Lucy Danley

Digital Comms @Firstfiveyears • Formerly @ACOG @NHDems • Ask me for cat pics • My views are my own

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The Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5): The essential federal child care program you might not know about.

Here are the First Five Things you need to know about PDG B-5.

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FFYF’s own @SarahRittling has been named to @TIME’s inaugural Visionaries list!

The list recognizes leaders driving meaningful impact in the lives of children.

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RT @firstfiveyears: Dive deeper into FFYF's CCDBG state fact sheets with policy expert, Abbie Lieberman!

She will walk you through severa…

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FFYF’s CCDBG state fact sheets are officially here!

These fact sheets highlight a simple truth: families everywhere need help with child care, and this federal child care program is a key part of the solution. We have the data to back it up.

Find your state and explore here: https://t.co/bQZtyE9hnF

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Always great to see our nation’s leaders - current and former - highlighting the importance of early care and education!

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This week's Friday Five: Today is the deadline for Congress to fund the federal government, including funding for important child care and early learning programs that families rely on.

Here's the latest 🧵

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We recently surveyed rural voters about their thoughts on child care — 69% say federal funding for child care and early learning programs is a good investment of taxpayer money.

Do you agree? See how your views compare and explore more insights here: https://t.co/9iQylRSVu7

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The federal government shut down last night, with Congress unable to come to an agreement over either FY26 Appropriations or a Continuing Resolution.

We know there is a lot of uncertainty around the impact this shutdown will have for agencies. In the new FFYF State Of Play, we have details about the impact a short-term shutdown could have specifically on funding for child care and early learning programs.

Learn more here: https://t.co/oe3glm45IG

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Quality child care and early learning experiences are good for kids AND parents!

Check out this new study featured in @WSJ focused on how early childhood education benefits the whole family. https://t.co/eGdRSb8Ksc

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It was so fun trying something new making this video!

Enjoy this super cut of a fascinating hearing held in the house recently. And be sure to visit https://t.co/xxa8aYoxtL to learn more about it.

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ICYMI: Last month, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle held a hearing to discuss the child care challenges faced by working families.

Watch the full video to hear from the members below 👇

@RepKiley
@repbonamici
@repmackenzie
@repsummerlee
@repmarkharrisNC
@RepMaryMiller
@repjahanahayes
@RepBurgessOwens

And be sure to visit https://t.co/ueYi1mrdJB to dive deeper into this bipartisan issue.

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Join FFYF, @ChildCareAware, @NAEYC, and @NCITorg TODAY for an important webinar!

Don't miss out on the info you need to advocate for child care over August recess.

Register here: https://t.co/1Pf0wbyw2v

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Federal child care and early learning programs make a huge difference for families — but what does that look like in your state?

Our state data tools give you a detailed picture of early learning investments and access across the U.S.

Explore here: https://t.co/X5K4BAvH5Q

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Why FFYF First Look is such an important tool for child care champions:

📰 Compiles all of the most important and relevant child care and early learning news from across the country
☕ Goes great with coffee, tea, or whatever you decide to start your day with.
🚼 Curated to specifically focus on child care and early learning
5⃣ Only sends 5 days a week tops so no worries about it adding too much to your already overflowing inbox.
📨 Curated to only include the most helpful info

Subscribe here: https://t.co/hOY1vZ2M09

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I love learning from others and finding connections to make the world a little better. Thanks @andrewzimmern and @IndpRestaurants!

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Time is running out to make sure Members of Congress sign onto child care and early learning appropriations letters.

Contact your Members of Congress ASAP! https://t.co/RrEdwDsdAa

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Join us in wishing Head Start a very happy 60th birthday by taking action to support funding for this vital program!

Click here for ways to ask your Member of Congress to show support for child care and early learning funding. #happybirthdayheadstart https://t.co/RrEdwDsdAa

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What do Moms really need this mothers day? Continued funding for child care and early learning programs!

Ask your member of Congress to celebrate this Mother’s Day by signing on to Dear Colleague letters that support the programs Moms and their kids rely on. https://t.co/aXDjGhWYyr

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Polling from our partners @firstfiveyears shows strong bipartisan support for #HeadStart. The White House’s proposed FY26 budget places this critical program at risk. Contact Congress today and urge them protect #HeadStart in their final federal budget: https://t.co/9F7MNUWiF0

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For those who missed our Child Care Means Business event with @SenKatieBritt and @SenTimKaine, here are a few people who need the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC) to open doors to child care so they can get to work and support their communities.

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Want to understand how the PACE Act could make child care more affordable for families across the country?

Policy expert @Amanda_Guarino_ breaks down the Promoting Affordable Childcare for Everyone (PACE) Act, its bipartisan history, and why it is so important to helping more families afford child care.

BIG thank you to @RepTenney and @RepSchneider for your leadership and focusing on the needs of working families!

Learn more here: https://t.co/bzEqyjX9E8