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FFYF’s 2020 Election Briefing Book
Early learning has become a major focal point of candidates and elected officials at all levels of government on both sides of the aisle, with voters increasingly looking to policymakers …
Lawmakers Urge Increased Funding for IDEA Early Intervention Services
Recently, members of Congress from both sides of the aisle sent a letter to House leadership encouraging them to include in any COVID-19 relief or stimulus legislation a robust increase …
Biden Unveils Child Care & Early Learning Campaign Proposal
Speaking at an early childhood education center in New Castle, DE, this week, former vice president and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden unveiled his campaign proposal to expand access …
Overwhelming Support in Congress Urging Appropriators to Prioritize Early Learning and Care Funding
The appropriations process is an important time for legislators to determine their priorities for the next fiscal year. Congress uses this process to allocate funding for federal programs, activities and …
FFYF Statement Condemning Racial Violence
The First Five Years Fund (FFYF) stands united with millions throughout the nation in affirming that Black Lives Matter, and in condemning the horrific killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, …
Early Learning and Care Highlighted at Azar, DeVos Appropriations Hearings
In case you missed it last week, members of the House and Senate held committee hearings to discuss FY2021 appropriations with the Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar …
Report Highlights Barriers to Child Care for Families of Young Children with Disabilities
Last week, the Center for American Progress (CAP) released a new report that highlights the challenges faced by parents of young children with disabilities to access affordable, high-quality child care …
FFYF Unveils Plans to Advance Early Learning in 2020 Election
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the nation’s leading bipartisan advocacy organization working to ensure all children have access to high-quality child care and early education, the First Five Years Fund (FFYF) …
Congress Passes FY2020 Funding Bill with More Than $1 Billion Increase for Early Learning and Child Care
On December 19th, Congress passed the FY2020 government spending bills to fund the government through the remainder of the fiscal year. Included in the legislation is over $1 billion in …
FFYF Submits Comments on Improving Access to High-Quality, Affordable Child Care
In October, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF) issued a request for information calling for an honest assessment of child care in …
Congress Passes Continuing Resolution to Fund Government through December 20th
UPDATE: On November 24th, appropriators in Congress reached a deal on spending levels for each of the bills that will fund the various agencies and programs across the federal government …
FFYF Opposes Proposed Changes to Civil Rights Data Collection in ECE
In September, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) requested comments on a proposal to eliminate the collection of certain data on early childhood, preschool, and …
