State funding for childcare and early education remains inadequate, despite extensive research that shows the earlier children start learning, the better their chances for long-term success.  Citizens for Missouri's Children believes all children should have access to high quality, affordable early learning opportunities. We actively promote the need for a larger public investment in early care and pre-school.

The Second Regular Session of the 94th General Assembly of the State of Missouri

• CMC's Recap of the 2008 Missouri Legislative Session
• Our Look at the Status of Early Care and Education-specific Bills
• The Official Website of the Missouri General Assembly
  

The Second Session of the 110th Congress of the United States of America

• 2008 Policy Highlights
• The Official Website of the United States House of Representatives
• The Official Website of the United States Senate

2008 Issue Briefs and Fact Sheets - Early Care and Education

• Why Missouri's Child Care Subsidy Program Makes A Difference!

• Missouri's Child Care Subsidy Program: How it Works

• High-Quality Child Care is Essential for Missouri Kids

• Missouri's Early Care and Education Programs

• Missouri's Child Care Subsidy Program:  Some Progress Made in 2008