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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 …
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. …

46 States and Territories to Receive Preschool Development Grants
Big news! 46 states and territories have been awarded funding through the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5), a $250 million competitive federal grant designed to improve states’ existing early …

Child Care and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program
Child care is not a luxury for American families—it’s a necessity. Yet the costs associated with quality child care are rapidly outpacing other expenses faced by families, including the cost of …