The New York Times published several articles outlining the overall benefits of well-supported national child care. Contact Reps and Senators!
Action Alert — April 2026
NAEYC is urging you to tell your members of Congress to add needed funding for child care for the FY2027 Federal Budget.
Action Alerts — March 2026
Bills Active in Congress Right Now! By John Surr The First Five Years Fund tells us that these Bills are active in Congress right now. Your help to get them passed, through contacting your Congressperson, will be very helpful. Thanks. 🕗 A bipartisan group of lawmakers led by Reps. Ashley […]
Action Alert — February 2026
A Congressional decision must be made in January about the funding of the Federal Government, including all that it does for child care.
Action Alerts — January 2026
Contact your Congress reps and Senators about Head Start and the Child Care and Development Block Grant and KOSA
Stop Escalation Toward War with Venezuela
Stop Escalation Toward War with Venezuela, adapted from Maryknoll Office of Global Concerns, gives a synopsis of the War Powers Resolution
Action Alert — December 2025
Fund Head Start and CCDBG The First Five Years Fund tells us this: Congress is back in session, and lawmakers have until January 30th to pass legislation to fund the government through 2026. The stakes are high for families with young children. Federal programs like Head Start and the Child […]
Action Alert — November 2025
Tell Senators and Representatives to end the shut down and prevent children and families from losing Child Care Funding and Head Start.