For a child, the first five years last forever.
HOT ON THE HILL
Congress is negotiating a new tax reconciliation package this month. The newly introduced Senate version includes an expansion of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC) resulting in an increased benefit for nearly 4 million families. Under the proposed updates, many working families could see an additional $900 to help pay for the cost of child care. Next up: Urging Members to keep this expanded credit in the final package.
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.
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FFYF Capsule Collection: Tax Policy and Child Care
With two-thirds of children ages five and under living in homes where all available parents are working, child care is not optional for most families – it’s essential. Child care-related …
TOPLINES: Child Care in the Senate Tax Package
The Senate tax package contains updates to tax policy which could help make child care more affordable for more working families with young children. With two-thirds of children ages five …
STATEMENT: FFYF’s Sarah Rittling on proposed expansion of child care tax credits
On Monday afternoon, the Senate released the text of their bill to reauthorize the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. This version contains updates to tax credits which will …
