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Jobs Numbers Show Federal Funding Is Essential to Child Care Sector’s Success
Over recent months, federal pandemic relief dollars have begun reaching child care providers in a meaningful way, and as a result, child care employment numbers have seen their first significant rebound …

Survey of 5,000 Early Educators Shows Federal Investment is Essential to Future of Child Care
A new survey of 5,000 child care providers from across the country reinforces that federal funding is essential to the success of America’s early learning system. The survey results show …

2021 State Fact Sheets: Examining the Impact and Unmet Need of Federal & State ECE Funding
FFYF has released the latest iteration of its annual state fact sheets, which draw on numerous data sources to offer details about the early childhood opportunities in each state made …

After Decades of Instability and Underfunding, New Data Points to Uncertain Future for Child Care Sector
The results of a new survey of 7,500 early childhood educators from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) paint a grim picture for the future of …
COVID-19 Child Care Relief Funding: Timeline & Deadlines
The COVID-19 pandemic 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 have …

A Brief History and Overview of the Head Start Program
For over 50 years, Head Start has served millions of children and families living in poverty through comprehensive early learning, health, nutrition, and family support services. This October, as we …