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STATE OF PLAY: Federal Shutdown and Child Care/Early Learning Programs

October 1, 2025

The federal government shut down last night, with Congress unable to come to agreement over either the FY26 appropriations funding bill or a Continuing Resolution. While there are many unknowns …

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Head Start Community and Champions Gather on Capitol Hill

September 18, 2025

On September 17, more than 200 members and staff from Head Start programs across the country gathered in the Rayburn House Office Building for a Stand for Head Start reception, …

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Side-by-Side Analysis: Comparison of the 2025 Child Care Modernization Act to Current Law

September 18, 2025

The following is a summary of key revisions the Child Care Modernization Act of 2025 would introduce to the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014. Among other …

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CAPSULE COLLECTION: Head Start

September 11, 2025

IN A NUTSHELL The Head Start program has served more than 40 million children in its 60-year history—giving kids a strong start through early learning, health, and nutrition services. Children …

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ANALYSIS: FFYF’s 2025 State Fact Sheets

September 9, 2025

FFYF’s 2025 State Fact Sheets show how federal investments in child care impact working parents, children, and the economy. These federal programs not only benefit families nationwide, they also serve …

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Funding for Key Early Learning Programs, FY2026

September 3, 2025

Each year, Congress determines funding levels for all of the federal defense and non-defense discretionary programs, including those that support the care and education of children from birth through age …

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FFYF Capsule Collection: Appropriations and Child Care

September 3, 2025

What Are Appropriations? In A Nutshell EvEven with growing support from states, businesses and philanthropy, federal funding makes up the majority of investment in child care and early learning in …

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STATE OF PLAY: Appropriations

September 3, 2025

Each year, Congress determines funding levels for all federal defense and non-defense discretionary programs, including those that support the care and education of children from birth through age five. Traditionally, …

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The First Five Things to Know About: Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5)

August 19, 2025

Due to limited budgets and capacity, many states struggle to support the important activities – like data collection, research, infrastructure development, and other quality initiatives – that can make their …

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