Policy Priority
April 17, 2026
Child care is an essential part of life for millions of families with young children, yet it can be difficult to find and afford. Federal support for early learning and …

Press Releases & Statements
April 3, 2026
This morning, the White House released President Trump’s recommendations on discretionary funding levels for fiscal year (FY) 2027. The budget includes level funding for Child Care and Development Block Grant …

Factsheets
April 3, 2026
A chart explaining the funding timeline of FY27 funding decisions from the White House and Congress.

Factsheets
April 1, 2026
What you need to know about FY27 appropriations and it’s impact on child care and early learning.

Data & Analysis
March 31, 2026
An overview of the FY27 Dear Colleague letters with statistics on number of signers.

Toolkits & Talking Points
March 27, 2026
Congress: Please sign on to “Dear Colleague” letters to show your support for early learning and child care funding. These letters build momentum for programs like Head Start, CCDBG, and PDG B-5

Toolkits & Talking Points
March 27, 2026
A one-stop-shop collection of the top facts, resources, and data around the FY27 Appropriations process.

Policy Letters
March 25, 2026
Signed by 87 organizations across 32 states, this letter outlines priorities for the FY27 Appropriations process.

Events & Hearings
March 17, 2026
FFYF was joined by providers, experts, and a bipartisan pair of Members of Congress in a briefing to highlight child care and early learning programs.

Policy Letters
March 3, 2026
“Dear Colleague” letters are a key way for lawmakers to convey and generate support for child care and early learning programs.