Jane Fillion
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New Report Highlights Impact of Child Care Tax Credits
Existing child care tax incentives are a tool that can reduce child care costs for families while delivering a strong return on investment for employers.
FFYF’S Sarah Rittling Named to TIME’s Inaugural Visionaries List
Washington, D.C. – TIME named First Five Years Fund Executive Director Sarah Rittling to the inaugural TIME Visionaries list recognizing leaders driving meaningful impact in the lives of children across …
STATEMENT: FFYF Executive Director Sarah Rittling on Proposed FY27 House Funding Levels for Child Care and Early Learning Programs
On June 4th, the House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee released its FY2027 funding proposal, including federal investments in child care and early learning …
“Child Care Makes It Work!” Reception on Capitol Hill
On May 20, First Five Years Fund hosted “Child Care Makes Things Work,” a bipartisan reception celebrating the essential role child care plays in supporting working families, businesses, and the economy.
The Cost of Raising a Child Tops $300K, and Child Care Is a Major Driver
A new analysis from LendingTree finds the cost of raising a child in the U.S. now exceeds $300,000 over 18 years, highlighting the enormous financial pressure families face.
Affordability and Child Care Take Center Stage at POLITICO Economy Summit
FFYF joined policymakers, journalists, and economic leaders at POLITICO’s Economy Summit to share why child care is central to the affordability conversation.
First Five Things To Know About: The SEED Act
Early childhood educators play a critical role in supporting children’s development and enabling parents to work. To ensure young learners can succeed, many use their own money to buy necessary …
Child Care Takes Center Stage in 2026 State of the State Addresses as Governors Focus on Affordability and Economic Stability
The First Five Years Fund annual review of governors who delivered State of the State addresses before February 17, 2026, revealed a striking consensus: 72% used their remarks to address …
‘After Hours Child Care Act’ aims to help more working parents
Reps. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), along with Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), have introduced the After Hours Child Care Act, which would improve access …
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
Likely voters show overwhelming support for federal investments in child care and early learning.
STATEMENT: FFYF on Safeguarding Integrity of Child Care Funding
The following is a statement from First Five Years Fund Executive Director Sarah Rittling about the urgent need to ensure that federal child care resources continue to reach eligible families …
