The First Years Last Forever
Less than half of low-income children have access to high-quality early childhood programs that could dramatically improve their opportunities for a better future. Congress and the Administration can help change that.
Less than half of low-income children have access to high-quality early childhood programs that could dramatically improve their opportunities for a better future. Congress and the Administration can help change that.
FFYF has developed this Blueprint for Progress with resources and information showcasing the policy opportunities for the Biden administration and the 117th Congress to support the care and education of children from birth through age five.
learn moreSupport for high-quality early learning and child care remains overwhelmingly bipartisan among voters, candidates and elected officials alike. The results of our latest national poll reveal the clear impact the COVID-19 crisis has had on voters’ perception of quality child care—and the need for a significant public investment in meaningful child care policy solutions for working families and providers.
learn moreAt the beginning of the 117th Congress, FFYF released a Blueprint for policymakers with ideas and opportunities for federal early learning and care legislation. We’ve also developed a legislative tracker that will provide real-time updates of early childhood education bills introduced during this Congress. We look forward to seeing legislators reaffirm their support for existing programs like the Child Care and Development Block Grant, Head Start, and the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five, while also the persuing of new and innovative solutions to the early learning challenges faced by American families–particularly those living in poverty.
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