Nana Grants | Childcare + Education = Economic Mobility
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Childcare + Education = Economic Mobility
We cover 100% of the cost of childcare through graduation for low-income student mothers attending an accredited college or university in Georgia. https://linktr.ee/nanagrants
We cover 100% of the cost of childcare through graduation for low-income student mothers attending an accredited college or university in Georgia. https://linktr.ee/nanagrants
Moms aren't the only ones donning a cap and gown this graduation season. #Love #StudentMother #Graduation2025
June 18, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Moms aren't the only ones donning a cap and gown this graduation season. #Love #StudentMother #Graduation2025
Celebrating graduations at Nana Grants! College + Child Care = Economic Mobility
May 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Celebrating graduations at Nana Grants! College + Child Care = Economic Mobility
Our Executive Director, Erica Stephens, delivering Nana Packs to Kristin Couch, Associate Director for Title IX & Compliance at Spelman College. We are thrilled to partner with Spelman College and Gas South to provide resources to student parents and their children. www.nanagrants.org/nanapacks
May 17, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Our Executive Director, Erica Stephens, delivering Nana Packs to Kristin Couch, Associate Director for Title IX & Compliance at Spelman College. We are thrilled to partner with Spelman College and Gas South to provide resources to student parents and their children. www.nanagrants.org/nanapacks
We're about to unpack something wonderful for Mother's Day. #StudentParents #NanaPacks #MothersDay @gassouth.bsky.social Nana Packs are landing on college campuses this week! Stay tuned...
May 5, 2025 at 6:41 PM
We're about to unpack something wonderful for Mother's Day. #StudentParents #NanaPacks #MothersDay @gassouth.bsky.social Nana Packs are landing on college campuses this week! Stay tuned...
“You have to do what you need to do.” Nicole’s accelerated program puts her on track to graduate with her bachelor’s in February '26. This is on top of single motherhood and working overnight. Nana Grants eliminates child care as a barrier to success for low-income student mothers like Nicole.
April 12, 2025 at 11:23 AM
“You have to do what you need to do.” Nicole’s accelerated program puts her on track to graduate with her bachelor’s in February '26. This is on top of single motherhood and working overnight. Nana Grants eliminates child care as a barrier to success for low-income student mothers like Nicole.
Nicole faced a challenge familiar to many low-income single mothers: Child care is not only unaffordable, but many subsidized programs don't cover a full workday. With Nana Grants, Nicole was able to work and complete her associate’s. Now, she’s working on her bachelor’s with our continued support.
April 8, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Nicole faced a challenge familiar to many low-income single mothers: Child care is not only unaffordable, but many subsidized programs don't cover a full workday. With Nana Grants, Nicole was able to work and complete her associate’s. Now, she’s working on her bachelor’s with our continued support.
According to the Institute for Women's Policy Research, "student parents are more likely than nonparenting students to be first-generation college students (48% and 27%, respectively), (...) and to have income below the federal poverty level (35% and 24%)."
April 1, 2025 at 11:23 AM
According to the Institute for Women's Policy Research, "student parents are more likely than nonparenting students to be first-generation college students (48% and 27%, respectively), (...) and to have income below the federal poverty level (35% and 24%)."
From the Economic Policy Institute: "According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), child care is affordable if it costs no more than 7% of a family’s income. By this standard, only 21.20% of Georgia families can afford infant care."
Read more at the link in our bio.
Read more at the link in our bio.
March 26, 2025 at 9:51 PM
From the Economic Policy Institute: "According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), child care is affordable if it costs no more than 7% of a family’s income. By this standard, only 21.20% of Georgia families can afford infant care."
Read more at the link in our bio.
Read more at the link in our bio.
According to the EPI, "a minimum wage worker in Georgia would need to work full time for 41 weeks, or from January to October, just to pay for child care for one infant."
See the 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio.
See the 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio.
March 22, 2025 at 12:23 PM
According to the EPI, "a minimum wage worker in Georgia would need to work full time for 41 weeks, or from January to October, just to pay for child care for one infant."
See the 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio.
See the 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio.
After graduation, over 83% of parents reported that they are working in their field of study. Nana Grants helps student mothers transition from low-wage jobs to lifelong careers in IT, healthcare, criminal justice and other lucrative fields.
Read our 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio.
Read our 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio.
March 20, 2025 at 12:23 PM
After graduation, over 83% of parents reported that they are working in their field of study. Nana Grants helps student mothers transition from low-wage jobs to lifelong careers in IT, healthcare, criminal justice and other lucrative fields.
Read our 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio.
Read our 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio.
Since March of 2020, the Atlanta Community Food Bank experienced a 300% surge in requests for food assistance. Inflation, lack of affordable housing, and chronically low wages have worsened food insecurity for low-income single mothers in Georgia.
Read our 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio
Read our 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio
March 15, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Since March of 2020, the Atlanta Community Food Bank experienced a 300% surge in requests for food assistance. Inflation, lack of affordable housing, and chronically low wages have worsened food insecurity for low-income single mothers in Georgia.
Read our 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio
Read our 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio
According to the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), "Child care for a 4-year-old costs $10,359, or $863 each month."
Learn more about how we makes a direct, immediate impact on the lives of low-income single mothers in college. See the 2024 Nana Grants Impact Report and give today at the link in bio.
Learn more about how we makes a direct, immediate impact on the lives of low-income single mothers in college. See the 2024 Nana Grants Impact Report and give today at the link in bio.
March 11, 2025 at 6:26 PM
According to the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), "Child care for a 4-year-old costs $10,359, or $863 each month."
Learn more about how we makes a direct, immediate impact on the lives of low-income single mothers in college. See the 2024 Nana Grants Impact Report and give today at the link in bio.
Learn more about how we makes a direct, immediate impact on the lives of low-income single mothers in college. See the 2024 Nana Grants Impact Report and give today at the link in bio.
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Fantastic! Canada's national childcare program: signed, sealed and being delivered. Families will now have $10/day childcare across the country www.cbc.ca/news/politic... #childcare #children #genderequality #trudeau #canada
Trudeau announces $37B in child care deals with 11 provinces and territories | CBC News
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has signed agreements totalling almost $37 billion over five years with 11 provinces and territories that will extend the federal child care space program un...
www.cbc.ca
March 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Fantastic! Canada's national childcare program: signed, sealed and being delivered. Families will now have $10/day childcare across the country www.cbc.ca/news/politic... #childcare #children #genderequality #trudeau #canada
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Care economy suffered blow in Feb. Childcare employment fell, extending loss due to subsidies.
Lost work due to childcare problems still way up from pre-pandemic levels.
Lost work due to childcare problems still way up from pre-pandemic levels.
March 7, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Care economy suffered blow in Feb. Childcare employment fell, extending loss due to subsidies.
Lost work due to childcare problems still way up from pre-pandemic levels.
Lost work due to childcare problems still way up from pre-pandemic levels.
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Many Americans say they want more kids, but can't afford them because of steep childcare and household expenses.
America's birth rate is falling. Here's how many kids Americans have vs. how many they want.
Many Americans say they want more kids, but can't afford them because of steep childcare and household expenses.
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March 9, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Many Americans say they want more kids, but can't afford them because of steep childcare and household expenses.
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Anyone interested in some non-tariff news?
$37 billion worth of federal-provincial childcare funding agreements have been extended through 2031 — everywhere except Alberta & Saskatchewan.
Anyone interested in some non-tariff news?
$37 billion worth of federal-provincial childcare funding agreements have been extended through 2031 — everywhere except Alberta & Saskatchewan.
Alberta holds out as 8 other provinces sign on to receive $37B under new federal child-care deal | CBC News
Alberta estimates its current agreement with the federal government, which is set to expire on April 1, 2026, has already reduced child-care fees for parents by 80 per cent.
www.cbc.ca
March 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Anyone interested in some non-tariff news?
$37 billion worth of federal-provincial childcare funding agreements have been extended through 2031 — everywhere except Alberta & Saskatchewan.
Anyone interested in some non-tariff news?
$37 billion worth of federal-provincial childcare funding agreements have been extended through 2031 — everywhere except Alberta & Saskatchewan.
After graduation, the number of parents who responded with "Strongly Agree" to the statement "I am financially self-sufficient" rose from 0% to over 62%. While financial self-sufficiency can be subjective most of Nana Grants’ graduates say they feel secure in their ability to cover family expenses.
March 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
After graduation, the number of parents who responded with "Strongly Agree" to the statement "I am financially self-sufficient" rose from 0% to over 62%. While financial self-sufficiency can be subjective most of Nana Grants’ graduates say they feel secure in their ability to cover family expenses.
After graduation, the percentage of parents who responded that they received WIC assistance decreased nearly 24% from 29.17% to 5.26%. WIC safeguards the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 by providing supplemental foods, nutrition education, and healthcare referrals.
March 3, 2025 at 12:23 PM
After graduation, the percentage of parents who responded that they received WIC assistance decreased nearly 24% from 29.17% to 5.26%. WIC safeguards the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 by providing supplemental foods, nutrition education, and healthcare referrals.
After graduation, the number of parents who responded with "Strongly Agree" to the statement "I can afford healthy food for my family" rose from 14% to over 62%. Recent statistics show that 14% of Atlanta’s population is food insecure.
Read our 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio.
Read our 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio.
February 25, 2025 at 12:23 PM
After graduation, the number of parents who responded with "Strongly Agree" to the statement "I can afford healthy food for my family" rose from 14% to over 62%. Recent statistics show that 14% of Atlanta’s population is food insecure.
Read our 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio.
Read our 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio.
After graduation, the number of parents who responded with "Strongly Agree" to the statement "I have career options" rose from 12% to over 66%. College graduates are more likely to have career options that lead to income growth.
Check out our 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio.
Check out our 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio.
February 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM
After graduation, the number of parents who responded with "Strongly Agree" to the statement "I have career options" rose from 12% to over 66%. College graduates are more likely to have career options that lead to income growth.
Check out our 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio.
Check out our 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio.
After graduation, the number of parents who responded with "Strongly Agree" to the statement "I can afford safe, stable housing" rose from 10% to over 58%.
Read Nana Grants' 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio.
Read Nana Grants' 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio.
February 19, 2025 at 6:26 PM
After graduation, the number of parents who responded with "Strongly Agree" to the statement "I can afford safe, stable housing" rose from 10% to over 58%.
Read Nana Grants' 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio.
Read Nana Grants' 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio.
A lack of savings can make it difficult to handle unexpected expenses like medical bills, car repairs, or unemployment. Without savings, many are forced to rely on high-interest loans or credit cards.
Read Nana Grants' 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio.
Read Nana Grants' 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio.
February 13, 2025 at 6:26 PM
A lack of savings can make it difficult to handle unexpected expenses like medical bills, car repairs, or unemployment. Without savings, many are forced to rely on high-interest loans or credit cards.
Read Nana Grants' 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio.
Read Nana Grants' 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio.
For context, Georgia has the third lowest nurse-to-state population in the country. With 7.6 nurses for every 1,000 people, the Peach State is projected to need 13,260 nurses by 2030.
Read our 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio.
Read our 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio.
February 10, 2025 at 12:23 PM
For context, Georgia has the third lowest nurse-to-state population in the country. With 7.6 nurses for every 1,000 people, the Peach State is projected to need 13,260 nurses by 2030.
Read our 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio.
Read our 2024 Impact Report at the link in our bio.
According to the AJC, "More than a quarter of metro (Atlanta) renters (are) 'severely cost-burdened' making monthly rent payments."
Not only do we believe child care should be affordable for single parents working and going to school; the so-called "cost of living" should, in fact, be liveable.
Not only do we believe child care should be affordable for single parents working and going to school; the so-called "cost of living" should, in fact, be liveable.
January 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
According to the AJC, "More than a quarter of metro (Atlanta) renters (are) 'severely cost-burdened' making monthly rent payments."
Not only do we believe child care should be affordable for single parents working and going to school; the so-called "cost of living" should, in fact, be liveable.
Not only do we believe child care should be affordable for single parents working and going to school; the so-called "cost of living" should, in fact, be liveable.
🗞️ Breaking News: The Georgia Senate's FINAL REPORT OF THE SENATE STUDY COMMITTEE ON ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE (SR 471) is released. Read the full report at the link in our bio.
January 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
🗞️ Breaking News: The Georgia Senate's FINAL REPORT OF THE SENATE STUDY COMMITTEE ON ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE (SR 471) is released. Read the full report at the link in our bio.