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‘Voting for Kids’ Panels Create Conversation at Democratic and Republican Conventions

August 28, 2020

Over the last two weeks, the Democratic and Republican parties hosted their national conventions to share their platforms, introduce their tickets, and rally their bases. To coincide with each convention, …

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Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans Immediately Available to Child Care Providers

August 28, 2020

The following is information provided by First Five Years Fund and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation for child care small businesses interested in applying for a loan through Paycheck …

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Child Care & Business Leaders Urge McConnell for Child Care Relief in Recovery Package

August 24, 2020

This week, a letter signed by FFYF and a group of leading early childhood and business organizations, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, was sent to Senate Majority Leader Mitch …

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Senate Majority Child Care Stabilization Letter

August 24, 2020
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ACF Publishes Revised COVID-19 FAQ Resource

August 20, 2020

Last week, the Office of Child Care (OCC) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) published an update to their COVID-19 FAQs resource to address questions related to subsidized …

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ChildTrends Highlights Needs for Early Care and Education Systems to Support Children with Disabilities During the Pandemic

August 19, 2020

Across the United States, some 1.2 million young children have a diagnosed disability which qualifies them for early intervention and special education services. In a new brief this week, ChildTrends …

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Total Federal TANF and State MOE Expenditures for Child Care and Early Learning in FY2020

August 18, 2020

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides federal grants to states to design and operate programs that help low income families achieve self-sufficiency. TANF plays a crucial role …

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Lawmakers Urge Increased Funding for IDEA Early Intervention Services

August 11, 2020

Recently, members of Congress from both sides of the aisle sent a letter to House leadership encouraging them to include in any COVID-19 relief or stimulus legislation a robust increase …

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Members of Congress Urge Negotiators to Prioritize Child Care in Recovery Package

August 7, 2020

In a new letter lead by Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI), 26 members of the House of Representatives are calling for child care to be prioritized in the final recovery package. …

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Child Care Stabilization Leadership Letter

August 7, 2020
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House Democrats and Republicans Urge Leadership to Prioritize Child Care Funding in Recovery Package

August 5, 2020

Two new letters – one signed by 41 House Republicans and the other from 72 House Democrats – have been sent to leadership calling for the recovery package to include …

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