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The Electric: House advances bill to study early literacy
"Sarah Froehlke, a policy analyst at Zero to Five Montana, spoke in support of the bill at a...
Bozeman Daily Chronicle: Guest column: Montana Child Care Business Connect champions child care from within
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Montana Public Radio: State aid for child care costs misses the mark in some tribal communities
"Callie Parr is the Tribal coordinator for early childhood policy and advocacy organization Zero...
Montana Free Press: Bills targeting Montana’s child care challenges maintaining steam
"Proponents note the broad range of prospective grant opportunities offered under SB 565’s trust...
Helena Independent Record OpEd: The Time is Now for Investment in Early Childhood
"SB 565 proposes a groundbreaking investment in the future of Montana’s children and our state. It...
Bills before legislature aim to make child care more affordable, accessible (Montana Free Press)
"In the Legislature’s other chamber, Sen. Josh Kassmier, R-Fort Benton, is spearheading a...
KPAX: Applications open for Zero to Five Montana’s employer-sponsored childcare grant
"This is the first time that there have been some private dollars through our Department of Public...
Montana Free Press: Montana lawmakers eye child care challenges for the 2025 session
"What is clear for Jensen and other advocates is the increased appetite among lawmakers to tackle...
Montana Free Press: Addressing Helena’s Child Care Issues
"Since Zero to Five’s inception, the program has supported businesses that provide more than 400...
Helena Independent Record: Child care providers talk affordability, accessibility, and the future of the industry in MT
"About 200 child care providers, advocates and industry experts gathered in Helena this week to...