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.
President Biden’s Build Back Better plan includes a sweeping reform proposals to significantly and sustainably expand access to and the quality of child care and early learning in America.
learn moreFFYF’s renowned national and state polling is the gold standard for voter sentiment on early childhood education in America. Eight years of state and national polling have shown a steady increase in support for greater investments in quality early learning and care opportunities, while also establishing a clear set of principles that voters want their lawmakers to follow as they develop policy solutions for working families.
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 pursuing of new and innovative solutions to the early learning challenges faced by American families–particularly those living in poverty.
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