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Hot on the Hill: FY26 Appropriations
Good news from the Hill! Congress recently passed the FY2026 appropriations package that includes federal funding increases for federal child care and early learning programs.
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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The Friday Five: The Latest Child Care and Early Learning News
The child care and early learning news you don’t want to miss. Check here for updates every Friday for the latest information you need to know. February 6 Big news …
STATEMENT: FY2026 Funding Bill Boosts Federal Investment in Child Care and Early Learning
UPDATE – 2/3/26 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3: The House of Representatives voted this afternoon, 217–214, to approve five full-year spending bills, including funding for child care and early learning as part …
First Five Things to Know About: 2026 National Child Care Poll
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 …
