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The First Five Things to Know: Appropriations FY27
What you need to know about FY27 appropriations and it’s impact on child care and early learning.
How 45F Helps Employers Strengthen Child Care Options
Reliable child care is essential for today’s workforce: two-thirds of young children in the U.S. live in households where all available parents are working. But too often, families struggle to …
Head Start Program Core Elements
This document includes the five elements that are essential to the program’s integrity, as supported by national, regional, and state organizations around the country.
2026: ABCs of Federal Early Learning & Child Care Funding Streams
An overview of the top federal child care and early learning programs and how they are funded.






