Idaho Voices for Children
advocating for public policies


PUBLICATIONS

Idaho KIDS COUNT

Idaho KIDS COUNT 2007 Annual Data Report

 

Idaho KIDS COUNT

BSU 19th Annual Public Policy Survey: Public Perceptions About Early Childhood Issues

 

 

ARTICLES

January 15, 2009

Reader's View: Spend tax dollars on children now and reap the rewards later by Melissa Bandy

Idaho Statesman

January 26, 2009

Heart of the Treasure Valley: Forever Family

Idaho Statesman

Idaho Statesman 12/18/08

Reader's View: Early Childhood Education by Annie Henna

New York Times 12/17/08

Obama Pledge Stirs Hope in Early Education

Idaho Statesman 10/2708

Idaho Voices for Children names Rep. Mike Simpson as 2008 'Children's Champion'

Idaho Statesman 10/2408

Group to propose early education task force

Idaho Statesman 08/08/08

Linda Jensen: Idaho needs tighter rules for those who watch kids

 

Idaho Statesman 06/14/08

When Idaho kids need a home, relatives are likely to take them in

 

US News and World Report 04/29/08

Health Insurance Premiums Skyrocket

 

Chicago Tribune 04/27/08

Science, Politics and Preschool

Experts agree: Kids need early education programs. But how early?

Spokesman Review 03/27/08

Citing threat to parents’ rights, senator blocks bill on child deaths

Spokesman Review 03/27/08

Day Care Neglected

Idaho Statesman 02/28/08

Money for pre-k getting more support this year

Boise Weekly 02/27/08

Unda' the Rotunda - Discounting the Brainpower of Youth : Early childhood debate returns to the Legislature.

Lewiston Morning Tribune 02/27/08

Idaho chains kids to bleachers in race of life

Idaho Statesman 02/25/08

Advocates hope pre-k poll wakes up lawmakers

Idaho Statesman 01/23/08

Boise School District is OK to offer early childhood education

Idaho Statesman 01/22/08

Early education advocates hope 2008 will be their year

 

Do Young Kids Count in Idaho?
By Sue Reents
Over the last few decades, significant advances in various scientific fields have reinforced the importance of the early childhood years. more

Public Investments that Positively Impact Child and Family Outcomes: What the Research Tells Us
Source: Voices for America's Children
We all want a healthy, prosperous and dynamic future for our country. Research shows that investing wisely in our nation's children and youth is one of the best ways to ensure this bright future. more