For a child, the first five years last forever.
FFYF Briefing Room: Safeguarding Access to Affordable Child Care
Concerning reports of fraud have given cause for a broader understanding of how the federal child care program works. Fraud at any level is unacceptable and must be investigated and rooted out. This explainer outlines the program and gives context to current reports.
National Poll Shows Strong Bipartisan Support for Federal Child Care Programs
New national polling shows persistent voter concern about the affordability and availability of child care for working parents, alongside broad support across key demographic groups for federal child care policies that help families afford care.
Child Care and Early Learning State Fact Sheets
FFYF’s State Fact Sheets explore how federal investments in child care and early learning impact working parents, young children, and the broader economy across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
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FFYF Recap: Senate HELP Committee Hearing
Restoring Integrity: Preventing Fraud in Child Care Assistance Programs OVERVIEW February 12, 2026 – The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee convened a hearing focused on child care …
New Report Finds the Economic Impact of Child Care Challenges Totals $172 Billion Annually
Reliable access to child care is essential to a strong economy. For families around the country, money feels tight and the cost of daily life has become harder to manage. …
FFYF Briefing Room: Safeguarding Access to Affordable Child Care
February 3, 2026 – 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 …
