
In the News
May 11, 2026
On May 11, 2026, the Administration released two announcements specific to child care and early learning at the federal level through the “Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)” process. Here’s what to know.

Toolkits & Talking Points
May 6, 2026
MESSAGE: CCDBG helps working families with young children afford child care. FFYF’s new fact sheets have data and information on how CCDBG works in each state. Please help share these …

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 …

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

Data & Analysis
March 18, 2026
Overview: States have the flexibility to pay child care providers participating in subsidy programs based on either enrollment or attendance. With enrollment-based payment, providers receive a set amount for holding …

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.

Factsheets
March 2, 2026
March 2, 2026 – The federal child care program has a long history of bipartisan support, with a proven track record in strengthening families, fostering child development, and fueling the …

Factsheets
February 25, 2026
An overview of the top federal child care and early learning programs and how they are funded.

Press Releases & Statements
February 4, 2026
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 …

Polling
January 28, 2026
New national polling shows persistent voter concern about the affordability and availability of child care for working parents, alongside broad support across key demographic groups for federal child care policies …

Policy Letters
January 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) is a federal state partnership that makes it possible for hundreds of thousands of families with young children to afford …