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The First Five Things To Know About: A New Poll Showing Pennsylvania Voter Support For Child Care Funding

July 14, 2023

In July 2023, Public Opinion Strategies completed a poll on behalf of the First Five Years Fund, examining Pennsylvania voters’ attitudes toward the issue of child care and early childhood …

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The First Five Things To Know About: A New Poll Showing Ohio Voter Support For Child Care Funding

July 14, 2023

In July 2023, Public Opinion Strategies completed a poll on behalf of the First Five Years Fund, examining Ohio voters’ attitudes toward the issue of child care and early childhood …

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The First Five Things To Know About: A New Poll Showing Nevada Voter Support For Child Care Funding

July 14, 2023

In July 2023, Public Opinion Strategies completed a poll on behalf of the First Five Years Fund, examining Nevada voters’ attitudes toward the issue of child care and early childhood …

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The First Five Things To Know About: A New Poll Showing Montana Voter Support For Child Care Funding

July 14, 2023

In July 2023, Public Opinion Strategies completed a poll on behalf of the First Five Years Fund, examining Montana voters’ attitudes toward the issue of child care and early childhood …

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The First Five Things To Know About: A New Poll Showing Arizona Voter Support For Child Care Funding

July 14, 2023

In July 2023, Public Opinion Strategies completed a poll on behalf of the First Five Years Fund, examining Arizona voters’ attitudes toward the issue of child care and early childhood …

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The First Five Things To Know About: A New Poll Showing Alabama Voter Support For Child Care Funding

July 14, 2023

In July 2023, Public Opinion Strategies completed a poll on behalf of the First Five Years Fund, examining Alabama voters’ attitudes toward the issue of child care and early childhood …

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The First Five Things To Know About: Federal Funding for Early Learning and Child Care

July 10, 2023

Child care is essential to the health and strength of our nation. Today, 26.8 million people in the workforce – or one out of every six – rely on child …

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STATEMENT: First Five Years Fund’s Sarah Rittling with Highlights from the Senate HELP Committee Hearing on Child Care

June 2, 2023

“We were pleased to see a spotlight on this important issue, but awareness isn’t enough,” said Rittling. “We urge Committee members to work together to lower child care costs for …

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The First Five Things to Know: The Child Care and Development Block Grant

May 10, 2023

Millions of families need child care in order to work, but many simply can’t afford it. This leads to parents having to reduce the number of hours they work or …

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Video: What is CCDBG?

May 9, 2023

Child care is a necessity for low-income and working parents, yet the cost of quality care often places it out of reach for families. Recognizing that quality child care can …

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Child Care and Development Block Grant: From Funding to Families

May 9, 2023

Child Care and Development Block Grant program funding goes to lead agencies in all 50 states, territories, and tribes to help low-income parents afford child care while they work or …

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How CCDBG Benefits Families in Your State

May 9, 2023

The Child Care & Development Block Grant (CCDBG) is the primary federal grant program that provides child care assistance to low-income working families with children under age 13. The majority …

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