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Technical Analysis of CARES ACT: Relief for Child Care Providers, Families and Individuals

May 1, 2020

In addition to the proven benefits to a child’s healthy development, quality child care is an essential pillar of America’s labor market and economy, allowing millions of parents to go …

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Legislation in Response to COVID-19 Supports Providers and Families

April 28, 2020

Recognizing the essential role of child care — its proven benefits to a child’s learning and healthy development and its support of America’s labor market and economy by allowing parents …

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Congressional Appropriations Letter: Support FY21 CCDBG Funding

February 27, 2020
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Congressional Appropriations Letter: Support Investments in Early Education and Working Families

February 27, 2020
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Congressional Appropriations Letter: Support Funding for Head Start Programs

February 27, 2020
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Congressional Appropriations Letter: Support Preschool Development Grants

February 27, 2020
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Congressional Appropriations Letter: Support Increased Head Start Funding for FY21

February 27, 2020
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FFYF Shares Recommendations for the President’s FY2021 Budget Proposal

January 31, 2020

Ahead of the February release of the President’s FY2021 budget proposal to Congress, FFYF sent a letter to the Office of Management and Budget encouraging the administration to prioritize funding …

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Congress Passes FY2020 Funding Bill with More Than $1 Billion Increase for Early Learning and Child Care

December 16, 2019

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 …

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IDEA Early Intervention and Preschool Programs

July 29, 2019

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ensures states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education, and related services to more than 7 million eligible children and youth with …

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House Ways and Means Committee Advances Two Critical Child Care Support Measures

June 21, 2019

WASHINGTON – Earlier today, the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee voted to approve two bills that would help improve access and affordability of quality child care opportunities for working …

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