November 19, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives took a crucial step and approved HR 5376, the Build Back Better plan – a transformational investment aimed at supporting families and children. Build Back Better moves child care forward in a historic way by: Making more families eligible for support to…
On November 9, U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Herrera Beutler (R-WA) introduced the Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act. This bipartisan legislation calls for strengthening and expanding access to the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). NAFCC is pleased to endorse this legislation along with 800 other organizations. This bill includes some of the…
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…
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…
150 national, state, and local organizations from 45 states and Washington D.C. send letter to Congress calling on significant investments and policy for child care in the reconciliation bill View Letter (PDF) September 2, 2021 The Honorable Senator Patty Murray Chair, Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions U.S. Senate The Honorable Representative Bobby Scott…
Family child care professionals call on Congress to invest in child care August 11, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate approved a Budget Resolution directing Congressional Committees to move forward on $3.5 trillion in investments in child care, paid leave, education and health care to help families. The Budget Resolution now…
Let’s get ready for Child Nutrition Act Reauthorization! The last time Congress renewed this law, it was 2010. So much has happened since then! This reauthorization process gives us all an opportunity to educate Congress on what would make the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) even better. The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee and…
On April 22, Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) and Rep. Bobby Scott (VA-03) introduced the Child Care for Working Families Act, comprehensive legislation that addresses the child care crisis by increasing access for families to afford high-quality child care. The bill specifically looks to cap child care costs at 7% income, increase assistance for more families…
National Association for Family Child Care supports $50 billion investment that will stabilize the sector March 10, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Rescue Plan Act, a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package to stabilize the economy and help millions of families struggling in the pandemic. The…