El texto revisado del proyecto de ley Build Back Better («Una Mejor Reconstrucción») estuvo disponible el 28 de octubre para avanzar el marco publicado por la Administración a principios de ese día. Hemos estado revisando el texto del proyecto y aclarando dudas. El 2 de noviembre, los defensores nacionales se reunieron para organizar un seminario…
Revised Build Back Better bill text became available on October 28 to forward the framework released by the Administration earlier that day. We’ve been reviewing bill text and sorting out questions. On November 2, national advocates came together to host a webinar to share about the legislation and the path forward. This continues to be…
La Casa Blanca publicó hoy el marco «Build Back Better» (Una Mejor Reconstrucción, BBB por sus siglas en inglés), un proyecto de ley sobre el gasto social y el clima destinado a crear empleos, apoyar a las familias con niños y satisfacer las ambiciones de energía limpia. El marco incluye dos secciones clave: ampliar el…
Today, the White House released the Build Back Better (BBB) Framework, a social spending and climate bill aimed at creating jobs, supporting families with children and meeting clean energy ambitions. The Framework includes two key sections: expanding access to affordable, high-quality child care and universal preschool. The investments are for six years. We know from…
The package that they call the Reconciliation Bill is an investment of $3.5 trillion over 10 years – all paid for through tax policy changes on corporations and very wealthy individuals. The House of Representatives approved a package in September but some Senators are now wanting the package to be smaller – even though they…
The recent federal investment in child care has created an unprecedented moment in time. NAFCC Executive Director Lanette Dumas recently joined other panelists as part of a webinar for the Build Initiative. In this webinar, guest speakers and breakout groups investigated how states and communities can center HBCC providers and educators in their funding decisions, how…
In 1991, Laura Butler opened her child care business: “Imagination Island Child Care.” Three years later, she made the journey from Vermont to her first NAFCC Conference. It was there she found a place where family child care was known and accepted. “The networking was amazing. There really were people who understood my joys and…
Background of the CACFP Operational Emergency Costs in Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA): In December 2020, Congress approved and the President signed into law a COVID-19 relief package to aid those recovering from the onset of the pandemic. CACFP Operational Emergency Costs were a part of this package. The intention of…
September 19, 2021 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Right now, Congress is debating details of a $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package that can change the course of child care in the U.S. This is a critical moment that will determine if our early care and education system will be able to reach every child in the country,…
September 18, 2021 The Virginian-Pilot In 1971, the United States was a pen stroke away from passing universal child care. With bipartisan support, Congress passed the Comprehensive Child Development Act (CCDA) which would establish a nationally funded, quality child care network providing education, nutrition and medical services to every family that wanted it. Even…