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The First Five Questions for: Senators Tim Kaine and Katie Britt
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The First Five Years Fund (FFYF) hosted Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Katie Britt (R-AL) in the latest segment of our First Five Question Series – a …
JOB POSTING: Operations Director & Chief of Staff
FFYF is no longer accepting applications for this position. Thank you for your interest!
118th Congress: Bipartisan Child Care Legislation Addressing Supply, Cost, Accessibility, and Quality
Reliable, affordable child care is essential for hard-working families. Parents need it so they have peace of mind that their children are safe and cared for while they are at …
State Of Play: Federal Child Care Solutions Gain Steam Going Into The August Recess
June and July brought a lot of Congressional momentum, with multiple pieces of proposed legislation that would bring better support to more working families and young children who need quality, …
Spotlight On: Child Care and the 2024 Olympics
There have been many memorable moments from the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Steve, the Pommel Horse guy. Snoop Dogg and Flavor Flav bringing the fun as Ambassadors. Simone Biles, …
Funding for Key Early Learning Programs, FY2025
Each year, Congress determines funding levels for all of the federal defense and non-defense discretionary programs, including those that support the care and education of children from birth through age …
The First Five Things to Know About: The Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorization Act of 2024
Working families across the country rely on quality child care, but for too many families, child care remains hard to find and even harder to afford. The federal Child Care …
The First Five Things to Know About: The Kaine-Britt Bipartisan Child Care Plan
Millions of working families with young children rely on quality child care, but the eye-watering cost and limited supply means many can’t find or afford it. Without it, many parents …
The First Five Things to Know About: The PACE Act
Millions of working families with young children need quality child care, but the eye-watering cost of care today means many can’t afford it. And without it, many parents are forced …
2024 Child Care and Early Learning State Fact Sheets
FFYF’s 2024 State Fact Sheets from 50 states and Washington, D.C. show how federal investments in child care impact working parents, children, and the economy. Federal funding and programs benefit …
The First Five Questions For: Caitlin Codella and Liat Krawczyk
In this month’s FFYF’s First Five Questions series – which brings together interesting leaders, experts, and voices together to talk about child care challenges and solutions – Executive Director Sarah …
JOB POSTING: Policy & Research Analyst
FFYF is no longer accepting applications for this position. Thank you for your interest!