For a child, the first five years last forever.
Voters care about child care and early learning
At a time when voters don’t agree on much, it is striking to see consistent bipartisan support for increasing federal funding to expand child care programs. Voters want action from policymakers in Congress and the White House.
State fact sheets
Federal funding provides child care and early learning programs in all 50 states. FFYF’s annual analysis shows the impact on young children, and our economy.
Contact your lawmakers
Federal programs that provide the foundation for accessible, affordable, and quality child care have broad bipartisan support. Lawmakers need to hear from you to prioritize, protect, and build on these programs for strong families, children, and communities.
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2024: ABCS of Federal Early Learning and Child Care Funding Streams
Every year, millions of children who range in age from birth through five benefit from an array of federal early learning and care programs. While there are different early learning …
NEW REPORT: The Positive Impact of Public Investment on Child Care and Beyond
The Center for American Progress (CAP) recently released a report on the impact of relief funding on early care and education programs and highlighted the importance of these investments. Pandemic-Era …
First Five Years Fund: An Opportunity to Prioritize Urgent Child Care Needs in 2025
A message from Executive Director Sarah Rittling: Child care in the United States remains unaffordable, inaccessible, and in short supply. As we look to the new Congress and Administration, First …
