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With the Jan 30 Congressional funding deadline approaching, Congress is making final decisions on the federal budget. Federal funding streams like the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) and Head Start help working families afford care while parents work and contribute to the economy.

Right now, Congress has two issues to address for the child care system: deciding the funding amount for FY26 AND ensuring the timely delivery of approved funds. Your voice matters on both.

Families depend on these programs so parents can work, children can learn, and communities can thrive. Employers and child care providers rely on timely, predictable funding to keep classrooms open, pay staff, and maintain quality. States, providers, and families need certainty and stability— not disruption.

Tell Congress the child care system should continue receiving support and that funding should be released to states without delays. https://brnw.ch/21wZnlc