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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Head Start’s whole family approach is central to why Head Start works! 🏠
Celebration of Head Start Awareness Month continues with a new exploration of how Head Start's comprehensive service help kids AND their families.
Stay tuned next week for more on why Head Start is so important to communities nationwide!
Great to see @RepLucyMcBath at a Head Start center in her district highlighting the importance of investing in our youngest learners!
"Every story in that room came back to the same two problems: child care costs too much, and there aren’t enough spots for the families who need them."
True! Thank you @SenRubenGallego for uplifting the voices of Arizona's child care leaders, parents and providers.
Thank you to the child care leaders, parents, and providers who joined me at my town hall yesterday.
Every story in that room came back to the same two problems: child care costs too much, and there aren’t enough spots for the families who need them. We have to do better for Arizona's kids and families.
NEW POLLING 🚨 A recent survey from FFYF and the @PolicyInstLA finds that the high cost of child care is a significant part of Louisiana voters’ broader affordability concerns, including:
🔴 71% of Republicans
🟣 83% of Independents
🔵 90% of Democrats.
Worth a Read: @ThePiperHeath from @TheNVIndy shares the unique challenges that Nevada's working parents face in finding child care and possible solutions to help.
We have the full story for you: thenevadaindependent.com/art…
Child care challenges are a major stressor for families - but it doesn't end there!
When parents don't have access to reliable, affordable child care it effects businesses and local economies that rely on a steady workforce.
Our friends at @PolicyInstLA recently released a new report on why child care and early learning are essential to the state's economy.
Great reminder from @RepRonEstes about the important role child care can play in supporting parents and growing our workforce!
I enjoyed visiting the Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas yesterday and hearing from the board about the job market in our region. Their team is helping veterans land jobs with local employers and giving parents the child care support they need to stay in the workforce. #WheresRon
The 45F tax credit - recently expanded! - helps businesses of all sizes connect their employees to affordable child care options.
Thanks, @JimJustice_WV for sharing the way 45F is working in West Virginia!
Big things are happening across the child care and early learning landscapes and you don’t want to miss out! From the passage of new laws to funding announcements, get a weekly recap from us to stay in the know.
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Hey, working parents! Open season for tax benefits starts Nov 9, so check with your employer about the recently expanded DCAP (the FSA where you can set aside pre-tax income to pay for child care expenses).
Thanks, @SenKatieBritt for the reminder!
Parents, check with your employer to see if they offer a Dependent Care FSA. Enrollment for most plans typically opens in the next month.
I was proud to lead the effort to increase the maximum by 50% in the @TaxCuts and want to make sure parents take advantage of every tool available.
Head Start Awareness Month is all about celebrating the things that make Head Start such an essential service for young learners and their families.
If you're new to knowing about Head Start, this explainer from FFYF's Abbie Lieberman will get you started with all of the basics.
Visit the link in our bio to learn more!
Head Start gives children the foundation they need to succeed later in life.
Children who attend Head Start are __ percent more likely to graduate college:
67%39%
33%26%
0%10%
0%8%
9 votes • Final results"Head Start is about more than early education. It's about giving kids the tools to succeed and families the support they need."
We agree! Thank you @RepGoodlander for showcasing the benefits that Head Start provides beyond early education in New Hampshire and across the nation.
Head Start helps some of our nation’s littlest learners get the best possible start!
This program delivers comprehensive early learning, health, nutrition, and family support services to the lowest-income families with young children.
Who does Head Start serve?
9%Infants/Toddlers under 3
9%Pregnant women
0%Enrolled kids’ families
82%All of the above
11 votes • Final results