The “Dual-Generation Strategy” Theory of Change

Source: Ray Marshall Center – Retrieved March 23, 2012 A recent brief published by the Ray Marshall Center describes the dual-generation strategy theory of change (2012), which suggests that the combination of three core components – high quality...

The Importance of Emotional Support for Mothers

Source: Child Trends – March 21, 2012 Child Trends has published a new research brief, Families and Child Outcomes: The Importance of Emotional Support for Mothers (March 2012), which finds that emotional support for mothers improves outcomes for children, even...

Head Start’s 11th National Research Conference

Title: Head Start’s 11th National Research Conference Location: Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001 Link out: Click here Description: Children and families in Head Start reflect the diversity of our nation and the need to...

2012 WHSA Spring Quarterly Meeting

WHAT: 2012 WHSA Spring Quarterly Meeting SPONSOR: Wisconsin Head Start Association (WHSA) WHEN: Wednesday, April 25 and Thursday, April 26, 2012 WHERE: The Madison Concourse Hotel DESCRIPTION: WHSA invites Director, Parent, and Staff Affiliate representatives as well...

Executive Director-Western Dairyland Community Action Agency

Job Description: Western Dairyland EOC Inc., headquartered in the City of Independence in West Central Wisconsin, is a non-profit Community Action Agency working to alleviate poverty-related conditions in a four-county area. The agency seeks an Executive Director to...

Environmental Rating Scales Training

Title: Environmental Rating Scales Training Location: Madison College Downtown Campus, 211 North Carroll Street, Madison, WI Link out: Click here Description: • Learn about the Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scales and the Early Childhood Environmental Rating...

Wed May 2, 2012: Environmental Rating Scales Training

When: Wednesday & Thursday May 2-3, 2012; 8:00-4:00 Location: Madison College Downtown Campus, 211 N. Carroll Street, Madison, WI 53703 • Learn about the Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scales and the Early Childhood. • Practice using the tools in real...

2012 HHS Poverty Guidelines

The Annual Update of the HHS Poverty Guidelines was published in the Federal Register on January 26, 2012. 2012 Poverty Guidelines.  This is a summary of the poverty guidelines that were published by the Department of Health and Human Services. This information is...