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Child Care in Senate Recovery Proposals and Other Federal Relief Measures

Recognizing the essential role of child care — its proven benefits to a child’s learning and healthy development and its support of America’s labor market and economy by allowing parents …

Press Releases & Statements

NEW: 41 Republican House Members Call for Additional Relief for Child Care Providers

WASHINGTON – Today, 41 Republican lawmakers in the House sent a letter to Congressional leaders calling for dedicated federal relief for child care providers and businesses to stabilize an industry …

In the News

In Bipartisan Votes, House Passes $50 Billion Child Care Stabilization Fund and Additional Child Care Relief

Recognizing the essential role of child care — its proven benefits to a child’s learning and healthy development and its support of America’s labor market and economy by allowing parents …

Press Releases & Statements

Sens. Ernst, Alexander Unveil Bill to Support Child Care Providers, Working Families Amid COVID-19 Crisis

UPDATE: The Back to Work Child Care Grants Act of 2020 was officially introduced in the Senate on July 21, 2020. In addition to Sen. Ernst, the bill had 9 …

In the News

Here’s an Overview of Child Care Relief Included in the CARES Act

In addition to the proven benefits to a child’s learning and healthy development, quality child care is an essential pillar of America’s labor market and economy, allowing millions of parents …

Data & Analysis

Technical Analysis of CARES ACT: Relief for Child Care Providers, Families and Individuals

In addition to the proven benefits to a child’s healthy development, quality child care is an essential pillar of America’s labor market and economy, allowing millions of parents to go …

In the News

Legislation in Response to COVID-19 Supports Providers and Families

Recognizing the essential role of child care — its proven benefits to a child’s learning and healthy development and its support of America’s labor market and economy by allowing parents …

Policy Letters

Congressional Appropriations Letter: Support FY21 CCDBG Funding

Policy Letters

Congressional Appropriations Letter: Support Investments in Early Education and Working Families

Policy Letters

Congressional Appropriations Letter: Support Funding for Head Start Programs

Policy Letters

Congressional Appropriations Letter: Support Preschool Development Grants

Policy Letters

Congressional Appropriations Letter: Support Increased Head Start Funding for FY21

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