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Working to create a smarter, stronger, healthier & more productive America with high-quality child care and early education through bipartisan federal advocacy.

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In a show of support, 66 organizations including FFYF and U.S. Chamber sent a letter to Senate Finance Committee urging them to expand child care tax credits - specifically the CDCTC and the 45F - as part of the tax reconciliation bill. Read the letter here: ffyf.org/2025/06/13/let…

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There is a lot happening on Capitol Hill and across the country right now related to child care and early learning. Get FFYF First Look straight to your inbox to stay informed and up-to-date: ffyf.org/five-minute-up…

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The expanded child care tax credits included in the Senate bill could help make child care easier to afford for working families. Everything you need to know about what this means for families here: ffyf.org/resources/2025…

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A recent House hearing highlighted the child care challenges millions of families across the country are facing. Coming together to work on child care isn't just helpful for families - it's also smart economic policy. You can read our full write up here: ffyf.org/2025/06/25/hou…

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This week Rep. Kevin Kiley led a bipartisan hearing on the child care challenges facing families and what Congress can do to support them. Check out more quotes from lawmakers who joined the hearing here: ffyf.org/resources/2025…

This week <a href="/RepKiley/">Rep. Kevin Kiley</a> led a bipartisan hearing on the child care challenges facing families and what Congress can do to support them.

Check out more quotes from lawmakers who joined the hearing here: ffyf.org/resources/2025…
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Child care champions like Suzanne Bonamici spoke out this week on the need for action to make child care more affordable for working families. Read more about what lawmakers on both sides of the aisle had to say: ffyf.org/resources/2025…

Child care champions like <a href="/RepBonamici/">Suzanne Bonamici</a> spoke out this week on the need for action to make child care more affordable for working families.

Read more about what lawmakers on both sides of the aisle had to say: ffyf.org/resources/2025…
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Become an FFYF Insider! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for the child care and early learning info you need to know delivered straight to your inbox. ffyf.org/subscribe/

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4,218,475 children and families are served by federal and state early learning opporunities nationwide. These families rely on child care and early learning programs that make it easier to find and afford the quality care they need. Visit ffyf.org/state-impact to learn more.

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Have you seen this poll from The Associated Press and NORC? It found that 76% of Americans think the cost of child care is a major problem. They want real investments in lowering the cost of child care for families. Dive deeper: apnews.com/article/pronat…

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The One Big Beautiful Bill is a family bill through and through. In West Virginia, more than 25,000 children under the age of 6 need child care, but don’t have it. This bill will: ✅ Enhance the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit ✅ Improve the Employer-Provided Child Care

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Louisiana’s economy loses $1.3B/year due to child care breakdowns. This isn’t just a family issue — it’s an economic one. Let’s fund the solutions that work. Find out more here: ffyf.org/states/louisia…!

Louisiana’s economy loses $1.3B/year due to child care breakdowns.

This isn’t just a family issue — it’s an economic one. Let’s fund the solutions that work.

Find out more here: ffyf.org/states/louisia…!
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Recent updates to child care tax credits - CDCTC, 45F, and DCAP - permanently improves tax policy and helps make child care more affordable for working families with young children. usatoday.com/story/money/20…