Biden’s Efforts to Expand Access to Child Care: A Step Toward Supporting Families with Young Children

In recent months, the White House has been actively working to expand access to affordable, high-quality child care and other care priorities. During a meeting with care workers, President Biden discussed his administration’s efforts in this area, and Sarah Rittling, the Executive Director of FFYF, expressed her gratitude for the attention being paid to child care and early learning.

Rittling emphasized the urgent need for support for families with young children and highlighted the importance of making child care more accessible and affordable. She noted that bipartisan leaders in the House and Senate have successfully passed a FY24 funding bill that includes a $1 billion increase for programs aimed at helping parents find and afford child care and early learning opportunities for their children. This achievement was seen as a significant victory for families, and it has created momentum for further action.

FFYF is committed to continuing to advocate for policies that support families in accessing the care they need for their children. The organization looks forward to collaborating with President Biden and congressional leaders to develop solutions that will ensure parents and employers have access to high-quality, affordable early learning options.