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Press Release: New Survey Measures the Impact of Child Care Counts Funding on Milwaukee Providers
The Milwaukee Succeeds-led ECE Coalition recently completed a citywide survey of child care providers in order to determine what impact Child Care Counts funding has had on the industry. The new data, which was released in a report titled “Making Every Dollar Count,” demonstrates the critical need for such funding, while also highlighting the concerns that still remain for providers.
Milwaukee Succeeds Signs on to Support Mental Health Awareness
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Mental Health America of WI and the MKE Mental Health Civic Action Team issued a press release calling on leaders, providers and policymakers to support increased mental health services for children and families. More than 35 individuals and community organizations, including Milwaukee Succeeds, signed on to help raise awareness of this critical issue.
Milwaukee Succeeds & ECE Coalition Showcased in National Case Study
In April, the Children’s Funding Project released a new report, recognizing Milwaukee Succeeds and the Milwaukee Early Childhood Education Coalition as key players in the ongoing efforts to stabilize the sector, bringing national attention to the two initiatives.
Milwaukee Succeeds set to launch Youth Coalition
On March 23 Milwaukee Succeeds will officially launch its youth coalition, Youth Forward MKE. The launch marks the first time that the coalition will be publicly stating their priorities, as well as their plans to impact education in Milwaukee and shift power to youth.
Mental Health Trainings Continue for Early Childhood Educators
During the height of the pandemic, Milwaukee’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) Coalition facilitated mental health trainings for hundreds of providers. Now, thanks to a generous grant from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, these trainings are set to reach even more of the city’s educators.
ECE Coalition Demonstrates their Commitment to Data with new Child Care Counts Survey
How much of an impact did the Child Care Counts funds truly have on Milwaukee’s ECE providers? That’s precisely what Milwaukee’s ECE Coalition intends to find out through their new survey, which will be distributed to family and group providers on January 31.
UPDATE: Common Council Approves ARPA ECE Recommendations
On October 21, the Milwaukee Common Council approved a $7 million proposal by the ECE Coalition to invest ARPA funds into Milwaukee’s ECE sector.
ECE Staffing Shortage Leads to Fewer Spots, Longer Wait Lists
According to NAEYC, 78% of ECE centers in Milwaukee reported experiencing staffing challenges. This decrease in staff has led to a decrease in the number of children many providers have been able to take in, contributing to the existing shortage of child care options in the city.
Finance Committee Recommends ARPA Investment in ECE
On Friday, October 15, the Milwaukee Common Council’s Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval of a $7 million investment of ARPA funds into Milwaukee’s ECE sector.
Milwaukee Considers Federal Aid Proposal to Support ECE
The ECE proposal would help bolster the sector, providing stipends for programs and educators, increasing access to affordable housing for providers and increasing participation of men of color in the ECE workforce.