The First Five Fund

The First Five Fund is sponsored by Raised. Supports single parents and their children during the first five years of life, covering childcare, housing expenses, and early-life support to maintain family stability.

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E Coalition Child Care and Early Learning Programs Child Care & Development Block Grant Preschool Development Grants Birth Through Five Head Start & Early Head Start Additional Child and Family Initiatives Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Every Student Succeeds Act Maternal, Infant, & Early Childhood Home Visiting Program Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Child and Adult Care Food Program Tax Policy and Child Care Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Employer-Provided Child Care Credit - Section 45F Dependent Care Assistance Program For a child, the first five years last forever.

For FY2027, Congress should protect, prioritize, and expand these investments in programs including the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Early Head Start/Head Start, and the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5).

Child Care is an Affordability Issue “Affordability anxiety” is particularly high for parents of young children, where child care consistently stands out as one of the most significant and unavoidable expenses. Modernizing the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) is essential to ensuring more working families can access the quality, affordable child care care they need.

2026 Early Head Start and Head Start Head Start has a long history of giving kids a strong start through comprehensive early learning, health, and nutrition services. We are focused on continuing to bolster overall support for this essential program at the federal level.

Proposed FY27 House Funding Levels for Child Care and Early Learning Programs On June 4th, the House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee released its FY2027 funding proposal, including federal investments in child care and early learning programs. The Capitol Building in Washington, D. C.

with bright blue sky. Child Care Across America: 2026 CCDBG State Fact Sheets FFYF has a new series of fact sheets which provide state-specific data on how CCDBG works, who it serves, and how it is funded. A cheerful and affectionate Eurasian woman has fun playing with her toddler daughter and 8 month old son in the playroom at home.

FFYF Briefing Room: Safeguarding Access to Affordable Child Care The federal child care program has a long history of bipartisan support, with a proven track record in strengthening families, fostering child development, and fueling the economy. This explainer highlights the importance of program accountability and integrity in ensuring eligible families are able to access the care they rely on.

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Growth, kindergarten and academy with woman and kids at school for helping and child development The Impact of PDG B-5 Grants: State Progress and What’s at Risk The Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) program is a $315 million competitive federal grant that supports states by building upon existing federal, state, and local early learning … The First Five Things to Know About: Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) Due to limited budgets and capacity, many states struggle to support the important activities – like data collection, research, infrastructure development, and other quality initiatives – that can make their … FFYF’S Sarah Rittling Named to TIME’s Inaugural Visionaries List Washington, D.

C. – TIME named First Five Years Fund Executive Director Sarah Rittling to the inaugural TIME Visionaries list recognizing leaders driving meaningful impact in the lives of children across … View All News & Resources Receive monthly updates on the latest news, policy, and actions to advance federal investment in children and their families.