by Karen Gilbert | Jun 6, 2025 | Media
“Lack of access to childcare in the Treasure State has been a topic of discussion for years. About 66 thousand Montana parents with young children are still not actively fully participating in the workforce due to this issue, according to Zero to Five...
by Karen Gilbert | Apr 28, 2025 | Media
“Sarah Froehlke, a policy analyst at Zero to Five Montana, spoke in support of the bill at a committee hearing earlier in the week. According to Zero to Five Montana, 46 percent of Montana kids are reading at or above grade level. ‘This bill provides an...
by Karen Gilbert | Apr 24, 2025 | Media
“Callie Parr is the Tribal coordinator for early childhood policy and advocacy organization Zero to Five. ‘This is one of our biggest issues, is definitely the Best Beginnings and understanding it and being able to have families access it,’ Parr...
by Karen Gilbert | Apr 16, 2025 | Media
“Proponents note the broad range of prospective grant opportunities offered under SB 565’s trust fund — which would be overseen by a seven-member board appointed by the governor — would support enhancements not only in the child care system but in Montana’s...
by Karen Gilbert | Apr 14, 2025 | Media
“SB 565 proposes a groundbreaking investment in the future of Montana’s children and our state. It establishes a one-time investment of $150 million with the annual interest used to support early childhood services and programs. This bill compels our state to...
by Karen Gilbert | Feb 28, 2025 | Media
“In the Legislature’s other chamber, Sen. Josh Kassmier, R-Fort Benton, is spearheading a bipartisan push to create a series of child care tax credits to combat Montana’s mounting crisis…’It’s a really good policy, it’s a good start,’ Caitlin...
