Maria Paola Spinetti

UCF Alum | Senior State Policy Analyst at @pn3policy | Views are my own

[Maria Paola Spinetti @maria_spinetti]

Child care is essential infrastructure. Our new brief explores what states use dedicated funding like excise taxes & payroll contributions to sustain child care subsidies.

Read more: https://t.co/Yigo5D5Pm5

#ChildCare #StatePolicy #EarlyEducation

[Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center @pn3policy]

Happening NOW! It's not too late to join us for our 5th Prenatal-to-3 Research to Policy Summit where we'll be revealing the findings from our new 2024 PN-3 State Policy Roadmap! https://t.co/fFvpgHMbRF

[Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center @pn3policy]

Did you know that states determine #income eligibility for #childcare #subsidies using the state median income or the federal poverty level? Read about how states are considering changing eligibility thresholds in our newest brief: https://t.co/N3lnFVlRVp

[Maria Paola Spinetti @maria_spinetti]

Do you know how many more children could become eligible for #childcare subsidies if proposed legislation were to pass? Check out our latest brief where we break down bills in 10 states to increase subsidy income eligibility @AlyssaRafa15
https://t.co/jMhDCJe8gY

[Maria Paola Spinetti @maria_spinetti]

@marisa_macy @AlyssaRafa15 Thank you, Dr. Macy! @marisa_macy

[Maria Paola Spinetti @maria_spinetti]

In case you missed it! Last week, @AlyssaRafa15 and I co-authored a blog post illustrating how the new CCDF rule would save families money on child care and potentially improve stability for child care providers.

[Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center @pn3policy]

The new federal child care rule will transfer child care costs from families to states—ultimately saving families money on child care. Read more about how this will work in our new analysis. https://t.co/VS7BfLugXs #childcare #federalpolicy

[Maria Paola Spinetti @maria_spinetti]

Hot off the press!🚨Just published a new blog post with a comprehensive legislative update on prenatal-to-3 policy trends and progress across the country. Stay informed and check it out now! 🌟📝
https://t.co/YXJSjtbH1v

[Maria Paola Spinetti @maria_spinetti]

Such great news!! Congratulations!!

[Marisa Galliano Macy @marisa_macy]

I’m jumping for joy today. Found out the 2 million dollar grant proposal I’ve been working on with my partners for threeee 🤸🤸‍♀️🤸‍♂️ years got funded. Exciting to see what this federal investment of public dollars can do for children, families, & early childhood workforce.

[Maria Paola Spinetti @maria_spinetti]

Check @AlyssaRafa15’s and my latest guest post at @EdCommission. We talk child care subsidies, Early Head Start, and early intervention!

[ECS | Education Commission of the States @EdCommission]

We have a new guest post from authors with @pn3policy on our Ed Note blog!

Read "Building Comprehensive Prenatal-to-3 Systems of Care in States" using the link below 👇

https://t.co/zwQGnPxTbD

[Hispanic Research Center @NRCHispanic]

A research article from @DanielleACrosby provides a review of the evidence that early care education environments benefit Latino children. However, Latino families face numerous barriers to accessing ECE opportunities for their children. https://t.co/WcE5nK8R2d

[Maria Paola Spinetti @maria_spinetti]

States have flexibility to implement #childcare subsidy programs with potential to increase access to #childcare. I had the opportunity to share our policy checklist which highlights some of these choices around eligibility, provider reimbursement, and family contribution

[Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center @pn3policy]

At #naeycAC, State Policy Analyst Maria Spinetti discusses our #childcare policy lever checklist—demonstrating state policy choices to improve equitable access. Learn more at State Policy Lever Checklists - Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center https://t.co/GkzxujNr7E #naeyc

[Maria Paola Spinetti @maria_spinetti]

Don't miss today's Summit, which will come with the release of our 2023 Roadmap and an overview of what's been happening in the states this past year to support infants and toddlers! #pn3policy

[Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center @pn3policy]

This year’s virtual National Prenatal-to-3 Research to Policy Summit is in 2 hours! The live event will begin at 1:00pm CT/2:00pm ET–don’t miss out on the event of the year!
https://t.co/gfOKmeOIhT

[Maria Ramos-Olazagasti @MariaRamosOla]

A new brief from @NRCHispanic finds that while the majority of Hispanic households with low incomes used no-cost #ChildCare, those who paid out-of-pocket (23%) tended to face very high costs—roughly 30% of their income on average. https://t.co/OUrSA84ll0

[Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center @pn3policy]

Today, we release a set of state policy lever checklists that provide a breakdown of the policy components state leaders should consider when setting priorities or drafting legislation for prenatal-to-3 policies.

Check it out here👇 https://t.co/0TsB8lSRAG

[Elliot Haspel @ehaspel]

Innovative leadership here from @LevarStoney - it's VERY difficult for localities to come up with robust, permanent, dedicated funding for child care. Nearly $20 million a year will make a real impact for Richmond families while they await federal action.

https://t.co/qsS5mWsUX8

[Maria Paola Spinetti @maria_spinetti]

Positive early childhood experiences (nurturing relationships, home learning opportunities, safe and stable environments, and family routines) can be protective factors against some of the effects of ACEs in school functioning https://t.co/q5XswQVL08

[Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center @pn3policy]

Our Texas analysis found that reimbursement rates cause #childcare providers to operate at a deficit, resulting in an inability to raise wages for early childhood educators and center closures driven by staffing shortages.

[Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center @pn3policy]

Child care subsidy programs can increase families' access to care. However, state decisions and limited investment may limit a program’s impact.

Our latest blog explores why subsidies have failed to resolve the #childcare crisis.
https://t.co/q8nySfGrxT

[Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center @pn3policy]

This session, Minnesota made historic investments in #childcare to the tune of $300+ million, including $252 million for early learning scholarships, with the goal of capping family copayments at 7% of a family's income.

Congratulations, #mnleg

[Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center @pn3policy]

🚨Registration is now open for the 2023 National Prenatal-to-3 Research to Policy Summit!

On October 12, join thousands of lawmakers and advocates, researchers, and practitioners to hear how states are supporting new families with evidence-based policies.
https://t.co/uj65Mbz1r1