Children 5 years old and younger who have been involved with child protective services (CPS) are not enrolled in early care and education (ECE) programs as often as other children their age. This gap in accessing quality care may be due to barriers within child protective services and child care subsidies. A new study by […]
BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) proudly announces the promotion of Rick Cresta, LICSW, MSW, MPH, to the rank of senior lecturer. A dedicated educator, practitioner, and advocate, Cresta has made a lasting impact on the school and the field through his decades-long commitment to justice-involved youth and trauma-informed, culturally responsive care. With extensive experience […]
Child refugees and those experiencing homelessness in Massachusetts have climbed aboard the COLORI Playspace Express — a vibrant, mobile classroom operated by Amal Alliance — to access early childhood education and social-emotional learning directly at emergency shelters. The program provides a safe, joyful environment that helps children cope with trauma, develop social skills, and experience […]
Profs. Pamela Joshi and Yoonsook Ha from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), along with four other experts in the field, co-edited a special issue of Early Childhood Research Quarterly focused on how to make early childhood education (ECE) equitable and accessible. While many families struggle to find and afford quality child care, some face […]