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Policy Letters

FY2027: Community Letter to Appropriators Calls For increased Funding for Child Care and Early Learning

March 25, 2026

Signed by 87 organizations across 32 states, this letter outlines priorities for the FY27 Appropriations process.

Events & Hearings

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.

Factsheets

Head Start Program Core Elements

March 10, 2026

Over its 60-year history, Head Start has adhered to essential quality components. There are 5 Core Elements fundamental to the program’s continued effectiveness and impact.

Factsheets

2026: ABCs of Federal Early Learning & Child Care Funding Streams

February 25, 2026

An overview of the top federal child care and early learning programs and how they are funded.

Press Releases & Statements

STATEMENT: FY2026 Funding Bill Boosts Federal Investment in Child Care and Early Learning

February 4, 2026

UPDATE – 2/3/26 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3: The House of Representatives voted this afternoon, 217–214, to approve five full-year spending bills, including funding for child care and early learning as part …

Data & Analysis

CAPSULE COLLECTION: Head Start

February 3, 2026

IN A NUTSHELL The Head Start program has served more than 40 million children in its 60-year history—giving kids a strong start through early learning, health, and nutrition services. Children …

Data & Analysis

Democratic Quotes of Support for Head Start

February 2, 2026

Head Start provides high-quality learning and care, nutrition, and medical services for young children whose families have incomes below poverty. This helps their parents to go to work, especially in …

Data & Analysis

Republican Quotes of Support for Head Start

January 30, 2026

Head Start provides high-quality learning and care, nutrition, and medical services for young children whose families have incomes below poverty. This helps their parents to go to work, especially in …

Data & Analysis

STATE OF PLAY: Federal Shutdown and Child Care/Early Learning Programs

November 18, 2025

UPDATE: 11/18/25 In the aftermath of the shutdown, Head Start programs around the nation are continuing to re-open, some more quickly than others. See the latest on the FFYF Shutdown …

Data & Analysis

Shutdown 2025: Impact On Head Start Programs

November 18, 2025

UPDATE: 11/18/25 Head Start programs around the nation are continuing to re-open, some more quickly than others. As of today, Head Start sites in 13 states plus Puerto Rico are …

Press Releases & Statements

STATEMENT: First Five Years Fund on Senate Deal to Reopen the Federal Government

November 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last night, the Senate took a step forward in ending the longest government shutdown in United States history. The 60-40 vote paves the way to fund most …

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