by Karen Gilbert | May 3, 2023 | Newsletter
Click to read the May 2023 Special Edition Legislative Wrap-up newsletter.
by Karen Gilbert | May 1, 2023 | Media
Caitlin Jensen, with Zero to Five Montana, said the bill is an investment. Jensen said U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation data show for every $1 invested in early childhood education, $16 is returned in the form of lower special needs, higher grade level retention,...
by Karen Gilbert | Apr 28, 2023 | Media
“State lawmakers should not be prioritizing one investment over another. Montana families need both child care and financial support through the tax code to invest in their children and maintain employment. It’s not an either/or proposition: Montana lawmakers...
by Karen Gilbert | Apr 18, 2023 | Media
“The costs associated with raising a family in Montana will only continue to climb. We hope the remaining bills this session move forward, marking the beginning of a new era of robust support for Montana families.” -Caitlin Jensen Read the full opinion...
by Karen Gilbert | Apr 13, 2023 | Media
“We’re really encouraged by this bill, because it does put the needs of families at the center,” said Caitlin Jensen, the executive director of Zero to Five Montana, a statewide advocacy organization focused on early childhood education and care. Read the full...