In Your State

High-quality child care and early learning programs are proven to dramatically improve a child’s opportunities for a better future while offering parents improved job stability and overall economic security. Many state and community programs are funded exclusively with federal dollars.

At current funding levels, these programs reach only a fraction of the population they are intended to serve. A significant, sustained federal investment is needed to build a system of care that ensures all working families who need it can access affordable, high-quality options.