For a child, the first five years last forever.

HOT ON THE HILL
The final version of the 2025 tax reconciliation package permanently improves three pieces of tax policy that help make child care more affordable for working families with young children. This legislation includes an expansion of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC), The Employer-Provided Child Care Credit (45F), and Dependent Care Assistance Plans (DCAP).
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 settings and certain programs have distinct requirements, together they form a mixed-delivery system that strives to support the care, education, and healthy development of children, prioritizing children from low-income families, parental choice, and children’s individual needs.
Child Care and Early Learning State Fact Sheets
FFYF’s State Fact Sheets from 50 states and Washington, D.C. show how federal investments in child care impact working parents, children, and the economy. Federal funding and programs benefit families nationwide and serve as the foundation for America’s early care and education system.