Financing
States must develop fiscal policies that move systems toward delivery of services in a comprehensive manner and that provide financial incentives for ongoing quality and system improvement.
Strategic financing strategies allow and incentivize braiding and blending of funding streams; leverage federal, state, local, and private dollars across systems; and secure sufficient and sustainable funding to support progress toward common goals. Thinking creatively about how to prioritize infants and toddlers in state budgets – through set-asides or specific line items – can ensure their needs are not overlooked.
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Wisconsin Takes Steps to Address Young Children’s Mental Health
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State Budgets Include Some Wins for Babies and Toddlers
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Vermont Study Determines Economic Benefits of Investing in Early Childhood Programs
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Louisiana’s School Readiness Tax Credits
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Arkansas Amends Medicaid Rules to Strengthen Infant Mental Health Diagnosis and Treatment
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Ohio and Colorado Increase Investment in Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation
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2016 State Budget Wins for Babies
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Nebraska Creates New Tax Credits to Support High Quality Early Care and Education
In 2016 Nebraska passed the School Readiness Tax Credit Act, creating two new tax credits designed to increase access to high quality early care and education (ECE) programs.
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New Jersey Makes Infants and Toddlers a Priority
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Washington State Home Visiting Services Account
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Putting the Pieces Together for Infants and Toddlers: Comprehensive, Coordinated Systems
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