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States to Begin Receiving Additional CCDBG Funds for COVID-19 Relief

April 14, 2020

Today, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announced it will release additional Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) funds to states. The $3.5 billion was authorized by the …

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Nation’s Leading Child Care Advocacy Organizations Call for More Child Care Relief in Follow-Up to CARES Act

April 8, 2020

WASHINGTON – Today, the First Five Years Fund and a dozen of the nation’s leading child advocacy organizations are calling on Congress to provide additional relief for the thousands of …

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FFYF & National Organizations Call for Additional COVID-19 Relief for Child Care Industry

April 8, 2020

April 8, 2020 The Honorable Nancy PelosiU.S. House of RepresentativesWashington, DC 20515 The Honorable Mitch McConnellU.S. SenateWashington, DC 20510 The Honorable Kevin McCarthyU.S. House of RepresentativesWashington, DC 20515 The Honorable …

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Small Business Supports in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act

April 8, 2020

Congress recently passed a sweeping economic stimulus bill, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to provide relief to America’s families, small businesses, and major industries as …

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FFYF Joins Home Visiting Coalition in Letter to Senate

April 6, 2020

Last week, FFYF joined with the Home Visiting Coalition Steering Committee to respond to a request for information from Senate Finance Committee Chairman Grassley and Ranking Member Wyden on evidence-based …

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Understanding New Unemployment Benefits Included in the CARES Act Passed by Congress

March 31, 2020

Last week, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which provides relief for families, small businesses, and major industries, including child care providers.The support provided to …

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Offers Guide to Coronavirus Emergency Loans for Small Businesses

March 31, 2020

In addition to being educators and caregivers, licensed child care providers are also often small business owners with all of the expenses and responsibilities that go along with that role. …

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Bipartisan Lawmakers Prioritize Child Care Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic Response

March 27, 2020

Lawmakers have been working around the clock to provide relief to America’s families, small businesses, and major industries as they struggle with the effects of the COVID-19 crisis. Many Republicans …

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COVID-19 Recovery: Working Together as an Early Learning & Care Community

March 27, 2020

The following is a statement from a group of national early learning and care organizations committed to supporting the child care industry with information and resources about the COVID-19 economic …

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COVID-19 and Child Care

March 13, 2020

In response to questions about COVID-19 and its impacts for young children, their families, and child care providers, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) released two resources today. ACF …

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Overview of the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Program

March 4, 2020

Created as part of the bipartisan Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) on December 10, 2015, the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) program is a $250 million competitive …

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Early Learning and Care Highlighted at Azar, DeVos Appropriations Hearings

March 3, 2020

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 …

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