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3 Additional States Receive Preschool Development Grant Awards after Increased Funding

Today, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that South Carolina, Nebraska, and Kansas have been awarded three-year renewal grants …

Events & Hearings

Early Learning and Care Highlighted at Azar, DeVos Appropriations Hearings

In case you missed it last week, members of the House and Senate held committee hearings to discuss FY2021 appropriations with the Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar …

Events & Hearings

FFYF and Congressional Pre-K Caucus Host Bipartisan Briefing to Highlight Federal ECE Programs

This afternoon, First Five Years Fund, in conjunction with the bipartisan Congressional Pre-K Caucus hosted a briefing on federal funding for early learning and care programs, including: the Child Care …

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Preschool Development Grant Funding Awarded to 26 States for 2020

UPDATE: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced additional three-year renewal grants are being awarded to South Carolina, Nebraska, and …

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Today Marks Deadline for States to Submit Preschool Development Grant Applications

Today is the deadline for states to apply for the next year of funding for the $250 million Preschool Development Grants Birth through Five (PDG B-5) program. States and jurisdictions …

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Application for Next Year’s Preschool Development Grant Funding Now Available

On Friday, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), in coordination with the Department of Education, released two funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) for the next year of funding for the …

Factsheets

TANF: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty with Quality Child Care

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides federal grants to states to design and operate programs that help low income families achieve self-sufficiency. TANF plays a crucial role …

Events & Hearings

Big News from FFYF’s Bipartisan Congressional Briefing Today on Preschool Development Grants

Earlier today, FFYF, in conjunction with the offices of Representatives Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20) and John Katko (R-NY-24), hosted a bipartisan briefing on Capitol Hill today to discuss the benefits of …

Data & Analysis

Governors Across the Country Celebrate Federal Preschool Development Grant B-5 Funding

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Education (ED) announced that 46 states and territories have been awarded funding through the Preschool …

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Federal Legislative Agenda: Early Childhood Education in the 116th Congress

In recent years, Congress has made historic progress on behalf of America’s youngest learners through important, bipartisan policy and funding advancements around early childhood education. As a result, more children from low-income …

Press Releases & Statements

FFYF Releases Legislative Priorities and Resources for 116th Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the 116th Congress now in session, the First Five Years Fund (FFYF) has released its federal legislative agenda outlining priorities and opportunities for lawmakers to advance …

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Amid Shutdown, Congress Passes Bipartisan Extension of TANF Program

UPDATE: On January 22, 2019, the U.S. Senate approved a temporary extension of the TANF program through June 30, 2019. The bill now heads to the president’s desk for signature.  …

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