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Lawmakers and Advocates Call for Child Care Relief as States Face Shortages
Child care providers across the country, many of whom were already struggling to stay open before this crisis, are facing even greater challenges as enrollment declines exponentially due to the …
Child Care in the House’s Most Recent COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Package
The House recently passed the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (the HEROES Act), a $3 trillion economic stimulus package introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which …
Here’s an Overview of Child Care Relief Included in the CARES Act
In addition to the proven benefits to a child’s learning and healthy development, quality child care is an essential pillar of America’s labor market and economy, allowing millions of parents …
23 Republican and Democratic Senators Call for More Relief for Child Care Providers
In a letter to Senate leadership led by Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), 23 Senators are reaching across the aisle to …
ChildCare.gov Adds Resources about Child Care and COVID-19
To help families across the country find information about child care, the Administration for Child and Families (ACF) hosts a national consumer education website, ChildCare.gov. The website serves as a …
3 Additional States Receive Preschool Development Grant Awards after Increased Funding
Today, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that South Carolina, Nebraska, and Kansas have been awarded three-year renewal grants …
Legislation in Response to COVID-19 Supports Providers and Families
Recognizing the essential role of child care — its proven benefits to a child’s learning and healthy development and its support of America’s labor market and economy by allowing parents …
Congress to Provide Additional Funding for Select COVID-19 Relief Programs
UPDATE: On April 23, 2020, the House of Representatives voted to pass the emergency relief funding passed by the Senate earlier this week. President Trump signed the bill into law …
States to Begin Receiving Additional CCDBG Funds for COVID-19 Relief
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 …
Bipartisan Lawmakers Prioritize Child Care Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic Response
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 …
New York City Announces Major Investment in Home Visiting Services
Last week, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a new estimate on the maternal mortality rate—showing that the U.S. would rank last among comparably wealthy countries. FFYF …
CNN Debate: 2020 Candidates Agree on Child Care
Last night during the final Democratic presidential debate before the Iowa Caucuses next month, child care became one of the rare unifying issues among the 2020 contenders. Debate moderator Brianne …
