The rising cost of child care is making headlines! This story from USA Today shares stories of American families whose budgets are being squeezed by the costs of child care.
Check out the story here: usatoday.com/story/money/pe…
Check out the story here: usatoday.com/story/money/pe…
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Child care polling made headlines this election season!
Get a quick news roundup of polling from FFYF and our state partners that helped put child care in the broader national conversation about affordability leading up to the Midterm elections.
Get a quick news roundup of polling from FFYF and our state partners that helped put child care in the broader national conversation about affordability leading up to the Midterm elections.
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Check out the stories here: ffyf.org/2026/11/03/mak…
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The recent election will bring lots of change, but one thing remains constant: The urgent need for Congress to take action on child care.
There’s broad support – and the next Congress has a unique opportunity to provide much-needed relief to families.
There’s broad support – and the next Congress has a unique opportunity to provide much-needed relief to families.
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FFYF has ideas - check out our new Child Care & Early Learning Agenda for the 120th Congress! ffyf.org/120th-congress…
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Thank you @RepShriThanedar and @RepDeborahRoss for signing on to the Child Care Modernization Act– a bipartisan bill that would help expand options to affordable and quality child care for families across the country!
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Check out the bill here: congress.gov/bill/119th-con…
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Polling from FFYF and @OPSReadiness finds that the high cost of child care is a significant part of broader affordability concerns among Oklahoma voters.
In fact, more than 70% of OK voters believe the ability of working parents to be able to find and afford quality child care f crisis” or a “major problem”.
In fact, more than 70% of OK voters believe the ability of working parents to be able to find and afford quality child care f crisis” or a “major problem”.
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"Head Start providers are essential for increasing education access, combating food insecurity, and giving children the chance to make their dreams come true."
We agree! Thank you @RepEricSorensen for spotlighting the role that Head Start providers play in giving children a strong start.
We agree! Thank you @RepEricSorensen for spotlighting the role that Head Start providers play in giving children a strong start.
Rock Island's West End was filled with joy as we cut the ribbon on the new Skip-a-Long Childhood Center!
Head Start providers are essential for increasing education access, combating food insecurity, and giving children the chance to make their dreams come true.
Thank you to celebration a massive success!
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Statewide polling from FFYF and @Mississippi1st finds that Mississippi voters are deeply concerned about affordability and rising child care costs.
More than 3/4 of voters say child care costs are part of the broader affordability crisis. Find detailed polling breakdowns below.
More than 3/4 of voters say child care costs are part of the broader affordability crisis. Find detailed polling breakdowns below.
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Thank you @RepHoulahan and @MilitaryTimes for highlighting how the child care crisis uniquely affects military families across the country.
I gave birth to my first daughter when I was in uniform, and the excitement of growing our young family was soon tempered with concerns about childcare.
That was more than 30 years ago and new parents are still forced to step away from their careers because of long wait times for on-base childcare centers and a lack of childcare workers to fill staffing needs.
As the Ranking Member of the Military Personnel Subcommittee, I have worked across the aisle to support servicemembers and their spouses. I will continue pushing for solutions for working parents and families.
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New polling from FFYF and The Partnership for Early Success, finds that Kansas voters are concerned about the cost of living, with child care costs adding to the financial pressures facing families across the state.
One in three Kansas parents say child care costs are preventing e future.
One in three Kansas parents say child care costs are preventing e future.
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Get the latest data here: ffyf.org/2026/10/27/kan…
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When children enter a Head Start program, they get more than just a classroom. Thank you @RepDavids for this important reminder about the many benefits of Head Start!
Head Start programs help kids thrive and give working parents the support they need to stay in the workforce.
Great stopping by Growing Futures in Overland Park to see their team in action!
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FFYF's @SarahRittling sat down with @cgrisales from @NPR to discuss how voters are feeling about the cost of child care ahead of the midterm elections.
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