Today's must-read: An op-ed from First Five Nebraska in the Omaha World-Herald about the importance of new child care legislation led by Senator Deb Fischer and its impact on hard-working families with young children. https://lnkd.in/e-9TTDfN
First Five Years Fund
Non-profit Organizations
Washington, District of Columbia 4,750 followers
Working to create a smarter, stronger, healthier & more productive America with high-quality early childhood education.
About us
Our goal is to ensure that all children, especially those from low-income families have access to early childhood opportunities that support their healthy development and help each child reach their full potential. America’s children should have equitable access to high-quality learning experiences with the federal government helping to support those most in need. The overwhelming research demonstrates that high-quality early care and education is a crucial component of a child’s healthy development. This is particularly true when one considers the role of quality early childhood education programs in offsetting sustained toxic stress and adversity often associated with living in poverty. In addition to the important health, nutrition and family economic supports that are vital to young children from birth through age five, quality early childhood education is proven to help kids from low-income families be successful in school, earn higher wages, live healthier lives, raise stronger families, and contribute to society. Unfortunately, low-income families are the least likely to have access to affordable, high-quality options for their children – particularly infants and toddlers. FFYF works to sustain and expand the support for early learning that exists at the federal level, while identifying and advancing new and innovative ways to increase access to quality early childhood education for children from low-income families. We help align best practices with the best possible policies and work with advocacy groups and policymakers on both sides of the aisle to identify federal solutions that work for children, families and taxpayers, as well as states and communities. Early childhood development is a practical, non-partisan issue—so we collaborate with a diverse and wide range of federal and state advocates, business and thought leaders, and policymakers to help build consensus and craft early childhood policies that provide lasting economic and social returns.
- Website
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http://www.ffyf.org
External link for First Five Years Fund
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2008
- Specialties
- GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, PUBLIC POLICY, PUBLIC RELATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY, FEDERAL ADVOCACY, and LEGISLATIVE CAMPAIGNS
Locations
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Primary
1010 Vermont Ave NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20005, US
Employees at First Five Years Fund
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Sarah Rubinfield
Managing Director of Government Affairs at First Five Years Fund
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Sarah Rittling
Executive Director at First Five Years Fund
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Aradhana Walker
Therapist at Chicago Children's Advocacy Center
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Lucy Danley
Assistant Director of Digital Communications and Marketing at First Five Years Fund
Updates
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NEW POSITION OPEN: FFYF is seeking an Operations Director & Chief of Staff to provide strategic, analytical, and operational support to FFYF’s Executive Director, and co-lead efforts with FFYF’s senior leadership to develop, operationalize, and drive effective implementation of FFYF’s strategic plans. Apply using this link: https://ideali.st/7SvrK6
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Here are the First Five Things to know about the new bipartisan child care legislation from Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Katie Britt (R-AL). Click here for everything you need to know about their plan to update tax provisions for working families. https://lnkd.in/ey-NEVSS
The First Five Things to Know About: The Kaine-Britt Bipartisan Child Care Plan
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#DYK that 62% of small business owners noted that being able to offer child care benefits to their employees would have a positive impact on recruiting and retaining workers? Read more from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices here! https://lnkd.in/eRsebcnx
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As the Olympics come to a close here’s one aspect deserving of a gold medal: child care in the Olympic village! Track star Allyson Felix saw that all working parents need child care to do their best. Learn more about this exciting step forward: https://lnkd.in/eBTgxVY3
Spotlight On: Child Care and the 2024 Olympics
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MUST READ: Hear straight from child care champions, Senators Katie Britt (R-AL) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), on how their plan would update the tax code to help more families afford child care and boost the supply of child care workers. https://lnkd.in/e59tRUV9
We have a bipartisan solution to address America's child care crisis
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Here’s what you need to know - and what you can do - heading into August recess and beyond! For more details click here: https://lnkd.in/eiJrTfCT
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BIG NEWS: Senate Appropriators have proposed major funding increases for several federal child care and early learning programs. Get the details! https://lnkd.in/eJ3VQQEj
Senate Appropriators Propose Increased Funding for Child Care and Early Learning Programs
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Need a quick explainer of the latest funding bill out of the Senate? FFYF’s Amanda Guarino has you covered! Details here: https://lnkd.in/eJ3VQQEj
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NEW: Check out new legislation from Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) to update and modernize the Child Care & Development Block Grant Act (CCDBG)! What It Does: Improves the program. Helps bring more child care support to working families with young children and child care providers. https://lnkd.in/eyfpjiGp
STATEMENT: First Five Years Fund In Support of the Newly Introduced Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorization Act of 2024
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