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Toolkits & Talking Points

TOOLKIT: FY27 Appropriations

March 27, 2026

Congress: Please sign on to “Dear Colleague” letters to show your support for early learning and child care funding. These letters build momentum for programs like Head Start, CCDBG, and PDG B-5

Toolkits & Talking Points

FFYF Capsule Collection: Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations

March 27, 2026

A one-stop-shop collection of the top facts, resources, and data around the FY27 Appropriations process.

Events & Hearings

Affordability and Child Care Take Center Stage at POLITICO Economy Summit

March 26, 2026

You can’t talk about affordability in America without talking about child care “Affordability” has quickly become the defining economic theme of 2026, especially as families look ahead to the midterm …

Factsheets

First Five Things To Know About: The SEED Act

March 25, 2026

Early childhood educators play a critical role in supporting children’s development and enabling parents to work. To ensure young learners can succeed, many use their own money to buy necessary …

Policy Letters

FFYF Letter to the Ways and Means Committee in Support of the SEED Act

March 25, 2026

FFYF sent the following letter in support of the Supporting Early-childhood Educators’ Deductions (SEED) Act to the Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith and Ranking Member Richard Neal. …

In the News

POLITICO: Child Care Costs Are Driving the Affordability Debate in 2026

March 25, 2026

How rising expenses are putting pressure on families and shaping policy discussions across party lines By: Sarah Rittling “Affordability” has become the defining economic theme of 2026. As families look …

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.

In the News

The Friday Five: The Latest Child Care and Early Learning News

March 20, 2026

The child care and early learning news you don’t want to miss. Check here for updates every Friday for the latest information you need to know. March 20 Capitol Hill …

Data & Analysis

Enrollment and Attendance Payment Models: Child Care & Development Block Grant (CCDBG)

March 18, 2026

Overview: States have the flexibility to pay child care providers participating in subsidy programs based on either enrollment or attendance. With enrollment-based payment, providers receive a set amount for holding …

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.

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