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Policy Development

Title:Health Systems Research, Inc. (HSR)
URL:http://www.hsrnet.com/
Comment:HSR is a public policy research and consulting firm that provides program and technical support to publicly-funded health and human services agencies. Serves clients at the national, state and local levels. Provides policy and program research and analysis, technical assistance and training, expert meeting development and facilitation, resource development, and conference planning and management in the following areas: community health and systems development; maternal, child and family health; children with special health care needs; food assistance and nutrition education; and behavioral health; and Medicaid, SCHIP, and state-based public health programs.
Title:Policy News Publishing, Almanac of Policy Issues: Child Care
URL:http://www.policyalmanac.org/social_welfare/childcare.shtml
Comment:Site describes predominant policy issues in child care. Issues include: the growing need for child care, child care affordability and quality, and federal programs and funding levels. Related sites, issues and articles are also provided.
Title:The Foundation for Child Development
URL:http://www.fcd-us.org/
Comment:The Foundation for Child Development connects research with policy to enact social change.
Title:The Program for Infant/Toddler Care
URL:http://www.pitc.org
Comment:This site provides information on how to advocate for changes in local, state, and national policies that better incorporate the developmental needs of infants, toddlers, and their families.