For a child, the first five years last forever.
Congress: End the Shutdown. Protect Head Start.
Families with young children are feeling the pain of the federal shutdown. If Congress doesn’t act now, tens of thousands of children could lose access to Head Start along with the care, education, nutrition, and stability it provides. Tell your Members of Congress to protect Head Start and end the shutdown today.
POLLING: Rural Voters on Child Care and Head Start
Rural Parents have been hit particularly hard by child care challenges, with a significant number saying they’re having trouble finding work, are cutting back on basic necessities, and are putting off growing their families due to a lack of affordable options that meet their family’s needs. In a new poll from First Five Years Fund, Rural Americans say money is tight, and child care is a significant part of that burden.
Child Care and Early Learning State Fact Sheets
FFYF’s State Fact Sheets from 50 states and Washington, D.C. show how federal investments in child care support working parents, children, and the economy. Federal funding and programs benefit families nationwide and serve as the foundation for America’s child care and early learning system.
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Shutdown 2025: Impact On Head Start Programs
Federal funding for Head Start programs is dispersed on a staggered grant cycle, meaning different programs receive their funding at different times throughout the year. (One Head Start program may …
TOOLKIT: End the Shutdown Day of Action – October 29th
As the shutdown continues with no end in sight, families with young children are facing mounting challenges with consequences that will only get worse the longer this goes on. And …
STATEMENT: Protect Head Start. End the Shutdown.
As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, families are facing growing uncertainty and financial pressure. We have a clear message to Congress: America’s families need Head Start. End …
