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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.
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.
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FFYF Capsule Collection: Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations
Overview Each year, Congress determines funding levels for all federal defense and non-defense discretionary programs, including those that support the care and education of children from birth through age five. Over the …
FY27 Early Learning and Child Care ‘Dear Colleague’ Letters
The annual appropriations process is an important time for lawmakers to determine their priorities for the next fiscal year. Congress uses this process to allocate funding for federal programs, activities …
FFYF Briefing Room: Safeguarding Access to Affordable Child Care
March 2, 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 …
