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NBC News: Child Care Crisis Contributed to Women Voting at Historic Levels

November 17, 2020

The 2020 election resulted in the largest gender gap in America since the passage of the 19th Amendment was ratified 100 years ago. According to NBC News, there are several …

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Report Sheds Light on Child Care Supply in 25 States

November 10, 2020

Recently, the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) hosted a web event highlighting their new report which offers key insights about the supply of, need for, and gaps in state-recognized child care …

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Child Care 2020: President-Elect Biden & Incoming Congress Should Prioritize Solutions for America’s Youngest Learners

November 7, 2020

Democrats and Republicans agree on the need to address America’s child care challenges, presenting an opportunity for progress in Washington for children and families. WASHINGTON – While we await the …

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FFYF’s 2020 Election Briefing Book

October 14, 2020

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 …

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First Presidential Debate: Will Child Care & Early Learning Get the Spotlight?

September 25, 2020

The first of three presidential debates between Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump will take place on Tuesday, September 29th at in Cleveland, OH. A fourth debate between …

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2020 National Poll: Fact Sheet

September 24, 2020

The Coronavirus pandemic has opened voters’ eyes to the importance of child care for families—and the economy. Now voters are ready for sweeping federal action. The results of a new …

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2020 National Poll: Full Results Deck

September 24, 2020

The results of FFYF’s new national poll reveal the clear impact the COVID-19 crisis has had on voters’ views of America’s child care system — and the need for a …

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2020 National Poll: Social Graphics

September 24, 2020

The results of FFYF’s new national poll reveal the clear impact the COVID-19 crisis has had on voters’ views of America’s child care system — and the need for a …

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‘Voting for Kids’ Panels Create Conversation at Democratic and Republican Conventions

August 28, 2020

Over the last two weeks, the Democratic and Republican parties hosted their national conventions to share their platforms, introduce their tickets, and rally their bases. To coincide with each convention, …

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Biden Unveils Child Care & Early Learning Campaign Proposal

July 22, 2020

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 …

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Biden Campaign Releases Child Care Proposal as COVID-19 Pushes Industry to the Brink of Collapse

July 21, 2020

Early Learning and Care Remains Top Priority in Presidential Race WASHINGTON – Today, former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, unveiled his proposal to invest in …

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Voters Overwhelmingly See Child Care Relief as Indispensable to America’s Economic Recovery

July 21, 2020

WASHINGTON—The results of a new bipartisan poll commissioned by the First Five Years Fund (FFYF) and Center for American Progress (CAP) show overwhelming demand among voters across the country for …

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