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Budget and Appropriations

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

FFYF Statement on White House Budget Proposal, FY2027

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 …

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Factsheets

Funding for Key Early Learning Programs, FY2027

April 3, 2026

A chart explaining the funding timeline of FY27 funding decisions from the White House and Congress.

Factsheets

The First Five Things to Know: Appropriations FY27

April 1, 2026

What you need to know about FY27 appropriations and it’s impact on child care and early learning.

Data & Analysis

Lawmakers Show Record Support for Child Care and Early Learning Programs

March 31, 2026

An overview of the FY27 Dear Colleague letters with statistics on number of signers.

Toolkits & Talking Points

TOOLKIT: FY27 Appropriations

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

FFYF Capsule Collection: Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations

March 27, 2026

A one-stop-shop collection of the top facts, resources, and data around the FY27 Appropriations process.

Policy Letters

FY2027: Community Letter to Appropriators Calls For increased Funding for Child Care and Early Learning

March 25, 2026

Signed by 87 organizations across 32 states, this letter outlines priorities for the FY27 Appropriations process.

Events & Hearings

FFYF Hosts Bipartisan Child Care and Early Learning Briefing on Capitol Hill

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.

Email Congress: Protect and prioritize Funding for Early Learning and Care Programs

Policy Letters

FY27 Early Learning and Child Care ‘Dear Colleague’ 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.

Factsheets

2026: ABCs of Federal Early Learning & Child Care Funding Streams

February 25, 2026

An overview of the top federal child care and early learning programs and how they are funded.

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