WEBINAR: Child Care and Early Learning Funding in 2026

Increased attention on child care and early learning this month means increased outreach from advocates is needed. This is a critical moment to remind lawmakers of the importance of child care and early learning programs and their impact on young children and their families.

With just two weeks before funding runs out, First Five Years Fund and our partners hosted an advocacy webinar underscoring why now is the time to speak up for child care.

Sarah Rubinfield from First Five Years Fund, Anne Hedgepeth from Child Care Aware of America, Daniel Hains from National Association for the Education of Young Children, and Tamar Epps from National Head Start Association shared why now is a critical moment to remind lawmakers of the importance of child care and early learning programs and their impact on young children and their families.

Watch the full webinar here, view the slide deck here, and see all linked resources below. 

Urge Congress to protect and prioritize funding for child care and early learning.

Join us for a week of action beginning January 15, culminating in a social media Day of Action on January 20. Use this toolkit to stay involved and spread the word.

You can also scan or click the QR codes below to contact your Members of Congress.