A child’s first five years are a critical time for their development and growth. Parents strive to provide the best care for their little ones and, for millions of families juggling work and family responsibilities, access to quality, affordable child care is essential.

And this isn’t just important for families; it’s also a top concern among employers who increasingly say access to quality child care is important for a healthy business

We know that making sure families can find and afford the child care they need is both pro-child, pro-family, and pro-work. We also know it’s possible.

But we need your help! We can’t do it without our child care champions in Congress. Join us as we work with advocates, lawmakers, parents, and other influential voices to urge Congress to prioritize meaningful policy solutions which would benefit our children, our families, and our communities.

Highlighted Legislation

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Below, we shine a spotlight on some of the legislation that has been introduced recently that tackles some of the challenges families face in finding and affording the quality child care they need.

Actions

The Child and Development Care Tax Credit (CDCTC) is a family care credit that allows parents to keep more of what they earn to pay for child care. We are urging Congress to protect and expand the CDCTC so it can provide real help to more families.