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Advocate for federal leaders to prioritize policies and funding for the child care and early learning programs that support working parents, caregivers, children, and our economy.
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For millions of working families and their employers, access to quality, affordable child care is essential. Join us to urge Congress to prioritize meaningful policy solutions that benefit children, families, and our economy.
Tell Lawmakers to Fund Federal Child Care Programs
Federal programs ensures working parents can find and afford child care, but they need robust funding through appropriations.
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The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit is the only tax provision specifically designed to help working parents with the cost of child care. Families need this tax credit.
Legislation Highlights
Follow and support recently introduced legislation that enables families to find and afford the quality child care they need.
Child Care Availability and Affordability Act
This bill strengthens tax credits that help families afford quality child care including the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC), the Dependent Care Assistance Plans (DCAP), and the Employer-Provided Child Care Tax Credit (45F).
Affordable Child Care Act
This bill would expand existing tax credits so more families can afford child care, including The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC) and Dependent Care Assistance Plans (DCAP) which help parents pay for child care.
Promoting Affordable Childcare for Everyone (PACE) Act
This legislation would strengthen existing federal tax provisions – the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC) and Dependent Care Assistance Plans (DCAP) – so families can find and afford child care.
Media center
Dive deeper into the policy resources and real life child care challenges faced by families using the media below.
2025 GOP Polling
Our recent poll shows many Republicans are struggling financially, with GOP parents in particular expressing concern about being able to save money or get ahead financially because of child care costs.
2024 National Polling
During the 2024 election, by overwhelming margins voters wanted candidates to provide a plan to address child care challenges in the United States.