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September 2021 Poll: Fact Sheet
As recent economic turmoil exacerbated decades-long child care challenges facing working parents, voters increasingly recognize the essential role that child care plays in the success of our economy. Ahead of …
Build Back Better Act: Child Care in the House Ways and Means Committee Package
As part of President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda with proposals to create jobs, cut taxes, and lower costs for working families, the House and Senate are considering the Build …
New State Data: How Families Use Child Tax Credit Payments
With the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act in March, Congress strengthened and expanded the Child Tax Credit (CTC), making the credit fully refundable and increasing the amount for …
House Education and Labor Committee Markup of Build Back Better Act Provisions Spotlights the Role of Child Care and Preschool in Rebuilding the American Economy
Last week, the House Committee on Education and Labor held a markup on its portion of the Build Back Better Act, which includes significant investments to make high-quality child care …
Child Care Aware of America Shares Summer Update on How States are Spending Federal Relief Funds
Recently, Child Care Aware of America released “Federal Relief Funds: State Progress, Summer 2021,” an update on how states plan to use Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act …
9/11: Twenty Years Ago, Brave Early Childhood Educators Saved These Children’s Lives
Twenty hears have passed since the tragic day that changed America forever. FFYF honors the memories of those lost on 9/11, and we celebrate the brave first responders who raced …
White House Economic Brief Details Projected Cost Savings from Build Back Better Agenda, Including Child Care & Preschool Proposal
The White House Council of Economic Advisers and Office of Management and Budget released “The Cost of Living in America: Helping Families Move Ahead,” an issue brief that examines long-term …
Moody’s Report: “Especially Strong Employment Effects” from Federal Support for Child Care
A new report from Moody’s Analytics — the renowned global financial firm, which provides economic research regarding risk, performance and financial modeling — examined the elements of President Biden’s Build …
New resources help to design early childhood educator residency and apprenticeship programs
Recently, Bank Street Education Center (Bank Street) released a guide and interactive cost calculator to help states, cities, and communities understand the design and cost considerations associated with establishing high-quality …
Understanding the Process: Congress Moves Forward with Budget Reconciliation to Pass Proposals Tied to President’s Build Back Better Agenda
Earlier this year, President Biden unveiled two major proposals – the American Jobs Plan (AJP) and the American Families Plan (AFP) – aimed at creating millions of jobs and addressing …
