For a child, the first five years last forever.
Affordability and Child Care Take Center Stage at POLITICO Economy Summit
First Five Years Fund joined policymakers, journalists, and economic leaders at POLITICO’s Economy Summit to elevate a message that’s impossible to ignore: child care is central to the affordability conversation, and to the economy.
Capsule Collection: FY2027 Appropriations
Congress is deciding the FY27 appropriations funding for all federal programs that support the care and education of children from birth through age five.
FFYF Briefing Room: Safeguarding Access to Affordable Child Care
The federal child care program has a long history of bipartisan support, with a proven track record in strengthening families, fostering child development, and fueling the economy. This explainer highlights the importance of program accountability and integrity in ensuring eligible families are able to access the care they rely on.
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Toolkit: Child Care Tax Credits
The tools you need to highlight how child care tax credits help make care more accessible and affordable for families nationwide.
Lawmakers Show Record Support for Child Care and Early Learning Programs
An overview of the FY27 Dear Colleague letters with statistics on number of signers.
TOOLKIT: Address the Affordability Crisis by Supporting Child Care
Overview Affordability is dominating the national conversation, and for families with young children, child care is one of the largest and most unavoidable expenses in the household budget. When costs …
