by kids1stadvocac | Jun 9, 2026 | State
The oregonian Oregon now includes most preschoolers with disabilities or special health needs in regular preschools or other early learning settings, a big switch from just five years ago, when nearly two-thirds of such children attended programs exclusively for kids...
by kids1stadvocac | Apr 28, 2026 | Federal
Disability Scoop Accessing early intervention services like speech, occupational, physical or behavioral therapy in the first years of life can lead to more than developmental gains, new research suggests. Children who receive early intervention by age 3 score better...
by kids1stadvocac | Apr 21, 2026 | State
The Philadelphia Inquirer One preschooler with autism and ADHD was excluded from a Philadelphia early childhood program two hours after her parents dropped her off for her first day because the school did not have adequate supports, according to a new report from the...
by kids1stadvocac | Mar 24, 2026 | Federal
The First Five Years Fund, in partnership with the House Bipartisan Pre-K and Child Care Caucus, convened the “ABCs of Federal Early Learning and Child Care” briefing on March 17th. House Caucus Co-Chairs, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Rep. Susan Bonamici (D-OR),...
by kids1stadvocac | Feb 13, 2026 | Federal
On Thursday, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a hearing, “Restoring Integrity: Preventing Fraud in Child Care Assistance Programs.” Committee Chair Senator Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA), opened the proceedings by voicing...
