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Is your state reporting child care deaths, serious injuries and abuse?
States are required to report this data, but some are not. Explore our dashboard to see whether your state complies.
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Who can you trust with your child’s safety?
A 19th investigation found more than a dozen states are failing to meet child safety regulations 10 years after the law was created. In this series, we explore why a rule designed to ensure children’s safety is taking so long to implement — and share resources on finding quality child care.
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Her son died in day care. Ten years later, the system that could've saved him is still failing.
In 2014, states were required to begin reporting how many children die, are injured or abused in child care. Some still aren’t. For parents who have lost children, it’s proof that the system isn’t working.
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The 19th Explains: There’s no guide to looking for child care. We made one.
Child care options are limited and expensive, but knowing how to find quality care, when to look, and how to vet programs and providers can help parents feel confident in their choices.
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WIC has never turned qualifying people away. If Congress can't agree, it may have to start.
The nutrition program for pregnant people and babies was already facing a $1 billion shortfall. Congress’ struggle to fund the government could make things worse.
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Moms are still struggling to get RSV shots for their babies
Efforts are underway to alleviate a shortage of a new RSV immunization for children younger than 5. But families and doctors still face challenges.
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A new child tax credit could pass this month. Here’s what it would do for low-income families.
About 90 percent of the proposed child tax credit changes are aimed at expanding how much the lowest-income families can receive. But the proposal faces a difficult road to passage.
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The 19th Explains: Why there’s growing momentum for paid leave policies
The 19th talked to experts about why the U.S. has lagged when it comes to paid leave policies, who typically benefits and what states are doing to address the issue.
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Latest baby formula recall draws concerns from Congress and caregivers
Sen. Bob Casey sent a letter to the manufacturer of specialty formula Nutramigen after more than 650,000 cans were recalled last week.