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FFYF protects, prioritizes, and builds federal support for early learning and child care programs, because the first 5 years last forever.
- About Us
FFYF seeks to expand federal support for all early learning...
- Why It Matters
For a child, the first five years last forever. Quality care...
- News & Resources
On September 27, First Five Years Fund (FFYF) attended the...
- Brain Development
Here are five things to know about child care and childhood...
- Economic Impact
On September 27, First Five Years Fund (FFYF) attended the...
- Lifelong Gains
These benefits do not end with one child but extend to their...
- Support For Working Families
Here are five things to know about child care and working...
- State & Local Demand
Federal investments are needed for states to build a system...
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Here are five things to know about child care and childhood development: The brain is most flexible and adaptable to learning during the earliest years of life. More than 1 million new neural connections are formed every second in the first few years of life.
FFYF seeks to expand federal support for all early learning and care opportunities for children from birth through age five that are high-quality and focused first on serving children from under-resourced communities.
Early childhood development: Discover why the first five years of a child's life are crucial for brain development, learning, and future success. Learn about key milestones and how to support early childhood growth.
Visit the First Five Years Fund for more news, policy updates, and recommendations to increase federal funding for children and their families. Bipartisan advocacy achieving results for children, families, and our economy.
The First Five Years Fund 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 high-quality early childhood education for children from low-income families.
25 kwi 2023 · The first five years of child development are crucial to their health, well-being, and the overall trajectory of their lives in various ways. Fortunately, Children’s Bureau offers programs that can aid with ensuring that children aren’t forgotten, whether in physical or mental health.