Foundation for Child Development

Working at the intersection of research, policy, and practice to support young children in reaching their full potential. LinkedIn:

[Foundation for Child Development @fcdusorg]

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[Foundation for Child Development @fcdusorg]

🎉 Wishing you a joyful holiday season! We're grateful for our partnerships & commitment to ensuring all children thrive. May your holidays be filled with warmth & hope! 🌟 #Equity #ChildAdvocacy #SocialJustice

[Foundation for Child Development @fcdusorg]

With the holidays near, we celebrate the inspiring work of our grantees and peers. Advancing child care and amplifying immigrant voices reminds us that centering kids uplifts us all. 🌟 How are you reflecting this season?

#thanksgiving #equity #childcare

[Foundation for Child Development @fcdusorg]

How can centering children serve the common good? In our #FCDConversationSeries blog, President and CEO @VivianT88 reflects on how centering marginalized children and fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue can help build a more just society. https://t.co/dV9HRfAs8h #SocialJustice

[Foundation for Child Development @fcdusorg]

The new FCD #ScholarsofColorSeries paper, "The Timeless Contributions of Dr. Asa Grant Hilliard III," honors Dr. Hilliard’s legacy as a champion for Black children and advocates for culturally responsive educational practices.

Read it here: https://t.co/BcX8sPbIAc

#AsaHilliard

[Foundation for Child Development @fcdusorg]

Care for All: Key Lessons for Child Advocates from the Broader $648 Billion Care Economy - https://t.co/O2vMZ5PNWQ via @EarlyLearnNatn #CareCantWait

[GCIR @gcirtweets]

🚨ATTENTION: Today is your last chance to register for GCIR's 2024 Convening in Detroit! Join us Oct 28-30 for the philanthropic sector’s premier event centering immigrant & refugee justice.

Register now! ⬇️
https://t.co/LqeNgv0wMm

#GCIR2024 #DetroitLeads #DetroitMobilizing

[CLASP @CLASP_DC]

#childcare relief dollars were the largest federal investment in the child care sector since WWII. The funding expires on 9/30. Stay tuned today as CLASP and NWLC share the 5 lessons learned from this investment and read the full new brief: https://t.co/F6uou93ZX2

[Foundation for Child Development @fcdusorg]

Join us at @gcirtweets National Convening in Oct! This year’s theme, "Mobilizing Philanthropy | Shifting Power," will focus on power-building for marginalized immigrant communities! We're co-hosting a funders' lunch on supporting children w/ @AECFNews.
https://t.co/Wa3szi6G6n

[Foundation for Child Development @fcdusorg]

Language is more than words—it's a lifeline to culture, identity, and community. Learn about how Indigenous communities pass on core values through language and the fight for education sovereignty from our #FCDConversationSeries. https://t.co/8jTEzE5LJm #SocialJustice

[CLASP Child Care & Early Education @CLASPChildCare]

As the final COVID relief funding expiration date approaches, so does the need to improve access to affordable child care. Sustained, increased, and significant investment is key to creating a system that works for parents, providers, and the economy. https://t.co/WYFJblM3sQ

[ZERO TO THREE @ZEROTOTHREE]

The #CareCantWait bus has toured the nation, and this afternoon is its final stop—wherever you are. Join a virtual event to push for the care policies that babies need this election cycle, including #PaidLeave4All and #ChildCare. #ThinkBabies #CareonTour https://t.co/M5Z2qVATkR

[HARCollaborative @HV_HARC]

What a great start to Day 1 of the #HARCannualmeeting! Very engaging presentations by Vivian Tseng and Myra Parker. #homevisiting

[Foundation for Child Development @fcdusorg]

📖 Read the full @SRCDtweets essay in "Social Policy Report" (Volume 37, Issue 1) here: https://t.co/XxxubYqAzk

#DemocratizingEvidence #SocialJustice #RPP #ResearchImpact #CommunityEngagedResearch #HARC2024

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[Foundation for Child Development @fcdusorg]

📢 On 9/17, FCD CEO @viviant88 will be speaking at @HV_HARC’s 9th Annual Meeting, sharing how community-engaged research can drive impactful evidence to shape policy and practice. https://t.co/hfj6WH1c10 #HARCAnnualMeeting

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[Foundation for Child Development @fcdusorg]

💡 Interested in learning more? Check out Vivian’s essay on research-practice partnerships for social justice, published in @SRCDtweets "Social Policy Report." In “Engineering Research-Practice Partnerships for Social Justice,” she advocates for democratizing evidence.

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[Foundation for Child Development @fcdusorg]

@VivianT88 will present during the "Innovative Methods for Engaging Communities in Building Evidence and Informing Policy" session at the #HARCAnnualMeeting.

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[Foundation for Child Development @fcdusorg]

Indigenous advocates continue the fight for education sovereignty to ensure all Native children can thrive. Tribal communities must be empowered to shape edu systems rooted in Indigenous values says Regis Pecos of the Leadership Institute at @SFIS_Braves: https://t.co/lhJHUuL65B

[CLASP Child Care & Early Education @CLASPChildCare]

Child care access greatly affects families' economic security, yet this impact is not fully captured. With the U.S. Census Bureau's annual poverty stats release approaching, our new blog highlights this issue and explores gaps in the data. https://t.co/s2Jc3IQprV