First Five Year Fund has a new series of fact sheets which provide state-specific data on how Childcare Development Block Grant works, who it serves, and how it is funded. See the full report here Access the TN Report

Extending Educator Tax Deduction to Early Childhood Educators for the First Time The Supporting Early-Childhood Educators’ Deductions (SEED) Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The bipartisan legislation would extend the existing federal educator expense tax deduction to early childhood educators, allowing them to deduct up to $350 in out-of-pocket classroom expenses for supplies, materials, and professional development. (FFYF.org) See the full Statement from Sarah Rittling, ED of...

High-quality child care is an essential resource for families and children. Reliable child care enables parental workforce participation, simultaneously providing children with a safe, nurturing, and structured environment that promotes healthy development. Quality child care also strengthens families' economic stability, improving child development outcomes and promoting broader economic growth. Despite the essential need for child care, families across the United States face challenges...