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New Data Reveals America’s Child Care Crisis is Only Getting Worse for Families, Providers, and the Economy
After decades of underinvestment and neglect, compelling new data reveals that America’s child care crisis is only getting worse: 4 out of 10 parents now say they have gone into debt to …
ACF Letter Urges States to Invest in the Early Learning Workforce as part of Economic Recovery Effort
Last week, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) shared a Dear Colleague letter to Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) lead agencies, Head Start programs, and Preschool Development …
9/11: Twenty Years Ago, Brave Early Childhood Educators Saved These Children’s Lives
Twenty hears have passed since the tragic day that changed America forever. FFYF honors the memories of those lost on 9/11, and we celebrate the brave first responders who raced …
New resources help to design early childhood educator residency and apprenticeship programs
Recently, Bank Street Education Center (Bank Street) released a guide and interactive cost calculator to help states, cities, and communities understand the design and cost considerations associated with establishing high-quality …
Our Child Care System Is Not Meeting The Needs Of Families, Providers, or The Economy
Now is the time to build a system of early care and education that works. Finding and affording quality child care and early learning options shouldn’t be the reason parents …
Timeline of COVID-19 Relief for the Child Care Industry and Working Families
The COVID-19 economic crisis has had a devastating impact on child care providers, causing widespread layoffs and closures nationwide. Significant declines in enrollment paired with steep increases in operating expenses …
