Cultural variations and child care policy

Next steps for federal child care policy.

In Mark Greenberg's view, a national child care strategy should pursue four goals. Every parent who needs child care to get or keep work should be able to afford care without having to leave children in unhealthy or dangerous environments; all families should be able to place their children in settings that foster education and healthy development; parental choice should be respected; and a set...

Cultural Models and Variations

This chapter provides the models and variation of culture. Specifically, the following concepts will be introduced: an understanding of the original of culture and how culture is studies in the academic field; the most influential culture theories which are adapted in business and management research. A detailed exploration on the methodology, dimensions, and implications of each model will be ...

Public Policy and the Supply of Child Care Services

Child Care and Development Fund: A Policy Analysis

Legislated as part of welfare reform, the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) is the main source of child care government funding earmarked for low-income families. As a block grant, with broad federal guidelines, states have signifi cant freedom in implementing this legislation to meet the needs of their citizens. This diverse implementation has challenged legislators and scholars trying to...

Proceedings from the Child Care Policy and Research Symposium

Current research in early childhood education and developmental psychology is discussed in the light of implications for Canadian public policy on child care. From the early childhood education perspective, emphasis is placed on research examining the impact of the quality of the child care environment on children's development. As Phillips and Howes (1987) outline, quality has been investigate...