From First Five Years Fund 3/2/2026
The federal child care program has a long history of bipartisan support, with a proven track record in strengthening families, fostering child development, and fueling the economy. Fraud is unacceptable and diverts critical resources from eligible working families with young children. The federal child care program already includes strong safeguards. Any additional oversight or necessary corrective action should be swift, targeted, and proportional, while ensuring that eligible families and children continue to receive the support they need. Federal leaders should continue to prioritize child care and ensure the program fulfills its core mission: caring for the nation’s youngest learners and supporting the working families who rely on it.
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