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2023 ABCs of Federal Early Learning and Child Care Funding Streams
Every year, millions of children who range in age from birth through five benefit from an array of federal early learning and care programs. While there are different early learning …
State-by-State CCDBG Appropriations Estimates
Thanks to strong bipartisan support, the final FY2023 omnibus spending package prioritized more than $2.8 billion in funding increases for core federal early learning and care programs, including a 30% …
Moving Early Learning and Care Forward: Federal Legislative Proposals from Lawmakers on Both Sides of the Aisle
While Congress has put forward numerous federal early learning and care proposals over many years, FFYF has curated a sampling of bills authored by Democrats and Republicans that work to …
Happy Holidays from FFYF!
Dear friends, As 2022 comes to a close and we look optimistically towards a New Year and a new Congress, we are grateful for the partners, advocates and lawmakers who …
Study Shows ECE Improves Long-Term Outcomes
A new longitudinal study, “Kindergarten through Grade 3 Outcomes Associated with Participation in High-Quality Early Care and Education: A RCT Follow-Up Study”, found that high-quality early care and education (ECE) …
2022 Voter and Small Business Polling Memo
On behalf of First Five Years Fund, Hart Research (D) and New Bridge Strategy (R) recently completed national polling among voters and small business leaders on the effects of child …
2022 Voter Polling Fact Sheet
While voter motivations behind the outcomes of the 2022 midterm elections will be hotly debated over the coming weeks and months, a national poll commissioned by the First Five Years …
2022 Small Business Polling Fact Sheet
Voters from both sides of the aisle understand the essential role that child care plays in the success of our economy, and expect Congress and the White House to work …
2022 Voter and Small Business Polling Deck
Overwhelming Demand From Voters and Small Businesses for Federal Investments in Child Care:Findings from national survey of voters and small business owners, November 2022
What is the Role of Businesses in Supporting Access to Child Care?
On November 4, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation hosted a “Child Care Roadmap for Employers” event spotlighting small and large businesses that have been proactive in providing employees who …
Guidance for States to Leverage PDG B-5
On September 13, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announced $266 million in Preschool Development Grants Birth through Five (PDG B-5) renewal and planning grants. PDG B-5 grants assist …
WH Report Confirms Federal Relief Funding Supported over 200,000 Providers in the Child Care Sector
Now Congress Must Come Together and Provide Long Term Solutions Before a Devastating Cliff The White House has released a new report detailing how dedicated federal relief funding for child …
