Sarah Rittling
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POLITICO: Child Care Costs Are Driving the Affordability Debate in 2026
March 25, 2026
How rising expenses are putting pressure on families and shaping policy discussions across party lines By: Sarah Rittling “Affordability” has become the defining economic theme of 2026. As families look …
First Five Years Fund: An Opportunity to Prioritize Urgent Child Care Needs in 2025
November 6, 2024
A message from Executive Director Sarah Rittling: Child care in the United States remains unaffordable, inaccessible, and in short supply. As we look to the new Congress and Administration, First …
Top Themes from the National Child Care Innovation Summit
July 8, 2024
“I’m here because child care is not only a social issue or a women’s issue. It is also an economic issue. In fact, I’d argue it’s one of the most …
