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Affordability and Child Care Take Center Stage at POLITICO Economy Summit

March 26, 2026

FFYF joined policymakers, journalists, and economic leaders at POLITICO’s Economy Summit to share why child care is central to the affordability conversation.

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FFYF Hosts Bipartisan Child Care and Early Learning Briefing on Capitol Hill

March 17, 2026

FFYF was joined by providers, experts, and a bipartisan pair of Members of Congress in a briefing to highlight child care and early learning programs.

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FFYF Recap: Senate HELP Committee Hearing

February 12, 2026

Restoring Integrity: Preventing Fraud in Child Care Assistance Programs OVERVIEW February 12, 2026 – The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee convened a hearing focused on child care …

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HEARING: House Education and Workforce Subcommittee Hearing Highlights Importance of Child Care for Employers, Families, and Our Economy

January 16, 2026

The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education held a hearing on January 13, 2026 to highlight the role employers can play in supporting access …

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WEBINAR: Child Care and Early Learning Funding in 2026

January 15, 2026

Increased attention on child care and early learning this month means increased outreach from advocates is needed. This is a critical moment to remind lawmakers of the importance of child …

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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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Child Care Means Business: Leaders and Employers Highlight Urgent Need for Solutions

September 9, 2025

This week, the First Five Years Fund (FFYF) and the Women’s Congressional Policy Institute (WCPI) co-hosted a bipartisan briefing on Capitol Hill to spotlight that Child Care Means Business.  The …

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WEBINAR: Make the Most of August Recess

July 22, 2025

During August, Members of Congress return to their home states and districts for a scheduled recess to hear directly from the people they represent. This at home work period is …

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House Education and Workforce Hearing Highlights Overwhelming Bipartisan Agreement that Child Care is Key to a Robust Economy

June 25, 2025

The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education held a hearing this week to discuss how Congress can address child care availability and affordability to …

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Webinar: How we can help protect and prioritize funding for child care

May 13, 2025

This week, FFYF, Child Care Aware of America, NAEYC, and the National Head Start Association hosted an inside look at the Congressional Appropriations process, which funds our nation’s main child …

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FFYF Hosts Child Care and Early Learning Briefing on Capitol Hill

May 7, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The First Five Years Fund (FFYF) hosted Congressional staff for its annual bipartisan “ABCs of Federal Child Care and Early Learning” briefing. The session focused on the …

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Chefs, Advocates and Lawmakers: Child Care Means Business Event

April 9, 2025

As child care challenges continue to affect working parents, employers and small businesses, First Five Years Fund partnered with the Independent Restaurant Coalition and MomsFirst to highlight chefs and restaurant …

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