For a child, the first five years last forever.
Affordability and Child Care Take Center Stage at POLITICO Economy Summit
First Five Years Fund joined policymakers, journalists, and economic leaders at POLITICO’s Economy Summit to elevate a message that’s impossible to ignore: child care is central to the affordability conversation, and to the economy.
Capsule Collection: FY2027 Appropriations
Congress is deciding the FY27 appropriations funding for all federal programs that support the care and education of children from birth through age five.
FFYF Briefing Room: Safeguarding Access to Affordable Child Care
The federal child care program has a long history of bipartisan support, with a proven track record in strengthening families, fostering child development, and fueling the economy. This explainer highlights the importance of program accountability and integrity in ensuring eligible families are able to access the care they rely on.
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TOOLKIT: FY27 Appropriations
Congress: Please sign on to “Dear Colleague” letters to show your support for early learning and child care funding. These letters build momentum for programs like Head Start, CCDBG, and PDG B-5
FFYF Capsule Collection: Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations
A one-stop-shop collection of the top facts, resources, and data around the FY27 Appropriations process.
Affordability and Child Care Take Center Stage at POLITICO Economy Summit
You can’t talk about affordability in America without talking about child care “Affordability” has quickly become the defining economic theme of 2026, especially as families look ahead to the midterm …
