Stinson Liles, Author at Alliance for Early Success

Alabama Advocates Tap Alliance Network for Big Child Care Tax Credit Win

August 21, 2024

Early Childhood advocates in Alabama are celebrating the creation of a new child care tax credit. As part of a “Working for Alabama” bill package, House Bill 358 provides opportunities for employers, for-profit child care providers, and nonprofit child care providers to apply for funds. The Alabama legislature unanimously passed the bill and the governor signed it into law in May, 2024.

Alliance for Early Success Early Childhood State Policy Advocacy

States Playing a Role in Helping Kids Access Inclusive Pre-K

July 18, 2024

While a mixed delivery system of pre-K has many advantages, it can present significant challenges for students with disabilities when it comes to accessing early childhood special education (ECSE) services, such as those provided by occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists. So across the country, states are looking to improve collaboration between school districts and community partners.

Juneteenth Celebration and Juneteenth Action

June 19, 2024

JUNETEENTH 2024 REFLECTION The Alliance for Early Success is joining our neighbors in a celebration of freedom and a renewed commitment to dismantling the pervasive legacy of slavery.

In Iowa, Conservative Support for Early Care and Education Gains Momentum

May 22, 2024

In Iowa, a 2024 bill introduced by Republicans in both chambers of the state legislature sought to expand pre-k access for families with lower incomes. Though it did not pass during the session, the movement on pre-k expansion has advocates throughout the state looking ahead to 2025.

Alliance Grantees Huddle To Share Their Community-Building Experiences

April 22, 2024

State allies in the Alliance for Early Success network recently gathered to discuss how they approach “community engagement” in their work. The group considered a range of questions as they shared their community engagement experiences and explored the nuances of authentic partnerships.

Virginia Advocates’ Policy Wins Bring New Support for Children and Kinship Caregivers

April 19, 2024

For more than five years, advocates in Virginia have been advancing policies to strengthen kinship caregiving in the state and—in the past several years—have had significant success in seeing strong policies implemented. These advances support kinship caregivers and, most important, strengthen care for youth in the foster system.

Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week: Doulas for My Daughters—and Me!

April 11, 2024

CELEBRATING BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK 2024 As we observe Black Maternal Health Week 2024, Alliance for Early Success Human Resources consultant Annette Richards shares her experience becoming grandmother twice in the calming presence of doulas.

New Mexico Coalition Wins Guaranteed Income Pilot for Immigrant Families

April 5, 2024

A coalition of New Mexico advocates recently launched the New Mexico Guaranteed Income Pilot Program for Immigrant Families, an 18-month initiative to address poverty and economic security. The program’s evaluations are showing participating families reporting increases in housing and job security, as well as improved education outcomes for their children.

Michigan Allies Advance Permanent Policy Solutions to Address Maternal Health Equity

April 3, 2024

Advocates in Michigan continue to fight not only for prevention resources, but for culturally congruent policies and programs aimed squarely at racial disparities in death rates. This includes advocating for an effective perinatal care quality program to be added to the state’s public health code.