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Federal Child Care Funding Supports Home-Based Child Care

June 5, 2019

This blog post is part of a joint effort between First Five Years Fund, Bipartisan Policy Center, and the Center for American Progress.  Chrissie Davis is the owner and operator …

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Research: High-Quality ECE Strengthens Families and Can Break the Cycle of Poverty

May 14, 2019

A new analysis from Nobel laureate economist James Heckman finds that targeted, high-quality early childhood investments have the power to lift multiple generations out of poverty. This research demonstrates the …

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NEW VIDEO: The Impact of Early Head Start – Child Care Partnerships

May 9, 2019

In a new video, the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC), brought together parents, child care providers, and local leaders to discuss the breadth of support that Early Head Start – Child …

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New Grants Will Help States in Planning Expanded Infant & Toddler Care Opportunities

April 16, 2019

Yesterday the Pritzker Children’s Initiative (PCI) awarded 11 states grants to plan a robust and actionable policy agenda with the goal of expanding access to high-quality care and learning for …

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TANF: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty with Quality Child Care

April 16, 2019

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 …

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Senate Dear Colleague Letter Supporting Early Learning Programs in FY2020

April 15, 2019
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NBC Nightly News: Head Start is a Bipartisan Success Story

April 10, 2019

NBC Nightly News aired a heartwarming segment on the undeniable success of the Head Start program, highlighting how the program is giving children in poverty a chance to develop the …

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House Dear Colleague Letter Supporting the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) and Parts B & C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in FY2020

March 28, 2019
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House Dear Colleague Letter Supporting Head Start in FY2020

March 28, 2019
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House Dear Colleague Letter Supporting Head Start in FY2020

March 28, 2019
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See Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships in Action with “All Our Kin”

March 13, 2019

Finding affordable child care that’s also high-quality can be challenging for American families, especially for low-income families. In 33 states the annual cost of infant care exceeds the cost of …

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FFYF Calls for Greater Resources for ECE Workforce in Higher Education Act

February 27, 2019

The Higher Education Act (HEA) includes teacher quality programs (Title II) and federal student aid programs (Title IV) that can play an important role in supporting state and local efforts to …

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