Speaker McCutcheon appoints Drake State president to Alabama Partnership for Children Board

Speaker McCutcheon appoints Drake State president to Alabama Partnership for Children Board  MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives Mac McCutcheon has appointed Drake State President Dr. Patricia Sims to the Alabama Partnership for Children (APC) Board of Directors. Sims, as President of an Alabama public two-year college, will represent all 24 […]

COVID-19 Resources for Providers

Resources for Providers: Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Guidelines  Alabama Department of Human Resources COVID-19 Guidelines Alabama Department of Public Health COVID-19 Resources Forgivable Loans for Child Care Providers Through the CARES Act – Fact Sheet COVID-19 Impact on Child Care Survey Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Information Sheet: Borrowers CDC Supplemental Guidance […]

COVID-19 Resources for Parents

Resources for Parents: AL Parent Handbook -To find and download it, search “AL Parent Manual” in your app store directly from your phone. Born Ready Feed Me Words 13 Alabama Attractions to See without Leaving the Car United Way COVID-19 Community Relief Fund We Connect Recovery Online Support Meetings Parent Assistance Line Natural Resources Carryout […]

Parent Survey Brief #3

Alabama Families’ Experience with Child Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic Brief #3 The Alabama Partnership for Children (APC) conducted an online survey of working families between May 18, 2020 and June 9, 2020 that received over 500 responses. You can find a report with full survey results here. The results are pertinent to reopening child […]

In the News

Ivey appoints new secretary for early childhood education department By WSFA Staff | July 1, 2020 at 10:50 AM CDT – Updated July 1 at 11:24 AM MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – Gov. Kay Ivey has chosen a new leader for the state’s Department of Early Childhood Education. Dr. Barbara Cooper will become the DECE’s new secretary, effective […]

In the News

Briefing on Childcare Funding and Policy Considerations in Response to COVID-19 A workgroup made up of staff from Federal Reserve Banks across the country produced a brief about the need to shore up the nation’s child care infrastructure. View the full brief here.

In the News

Briefing on Childcare Funding and Policy Considerations in Response to COVID-19 A workgroup made up of staff from Federal Reserve Banks across the country produced a brief about the need to shore up the nation’s child care infrastructure. View the full brief here.

Parent Survey Brief #2

Alabama Families’ Experience with Child Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic Brief #2 The Alabama Partnership for Children (APC) conducted an online survey of working families between May 18, 2020 and June 9, 2020 that received over 500 responses. You can find a report with full survey results at https://alabamapartnershipforchildren.org/parent-survey-results/. The results are pertinent to reopening […]

Free Developmental Screening

Do you have concerns or questions about your child’s development or behavior? Complete a free, developmental screening with Help Me Grow Alabama! To complete the online screening, visit this webpage: https://www.asqonline.com/family/a91e35

Parent Survey Brief #1

Alabama Families’ Experience with Child Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic Brief #1 The Alabama Partnership for Children (APC) conducted an online survey of working families between May 18, 2020 and June 9, 2020, and received over 500 responses. A report with full survey results can be found at: https://alabamapartnershipforchildren.org/parent-survey-results/. The results are pertinent to reopening […]