Head Start is Essential for Our State’s Economy and its Families
By GEEARS for The Saporta Report In 2025, Georgians need more help than ever accessing high-quality child care and other services for their children, ages birth through five. After all, the ... (read more)
With the Legislative Session Complete, Struggling Georgia Parents Will Receive Some—If Not Enough—Support
By GEEARS for The Saporta Report  If you ask Georgia parents of young children to rate their anxieties these days, most will put finances at the top of their lengthy lists. Specifically, they’re ... (read more)
The Stories Behind the “Asks”
By GEEARS’ Research & Policy Team   When we craft our policy agenda each year, we choose our priorities based on countless considerations.   We champion policies that will affect a wide ... (read more)
“As Long as We Keep Showing Up.” GEEARS’ Eighth Annual Strolling Thunder
By GEEARS for Saporta Report “There are so many opportunities to lighten the load on young families, but I’m asking you to prioritize investing in TANF and consider enacting a state tax credit to ... (read more)
The Change We Want to See: A Model Therapeutic Education Program for Young Children with Disabilities
By Caitlyn Sanders and Callan Wells  GEEARS’ Senior Health Policy Manager, Callan Wells, and our Research Manager, Caitlyn Sanders, have been traveling to inclusive child care programs around ... (read more)
GEEARS Invites Families with Children Ages Zero to Five to Attend the Eighth Annual Strolling Thunder
By Jessica Woltjen, Senior Policy Manager for Early Education For The Saporta Report The eighth annual Strolling Thunder is happening on February 6th at the Georgia capitol! At this powerful day ... (read more)