Month: April 2013
Restore investments in early childhood
The following statement was made by Mary Henderson (MCA’s Senior Policy Analyst) during a press conference regarding the restoration of state funds to Head Start, Child Care Subsidies & Home Visiting. Whether Maine will have a prosperous future depends in large part on our ability to raise strong, bright, compassionate children who can serve tomorrow’s … More Restore investments in early childhood
Who sticks their neck out for kids?
The Maine Children’s Alliance is now accepting nominations for the 19th annual Giraffe Awards, given to those who “stick their necks out for kids.” Since 1995, MCA has recognized those who do extraordinary work on behalf of children in communities all over Maine. The annual Giraffe Awards program has been so successful in calling attention … More Who sticks their neck out for kids?