Working to create a smarter, stronger, healthier & more productive America with high-quality child care and early education through bipartisan federal advocacy.
Washington, DC
Joined April 2011
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Great to see more child care programs available for families who need it - in Florida and across the country!
Congratulations to Trinity Christian Academy of Lakeland on its grand opening. Access to reliable childcare is important for working parents, and this new addition will help meet that need while creating local jobs and providing more options for families in FL-18.
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FFYF is also looking forward to working with our partners in Congress - new and established - on making child care more affordable for families!
I’m grateful to my colleagues for the trust they’ve placed in me – I’m ready to get to work 🚨
The @NewDemCoalition will prove who we are and what we are about: results over rhetoric and finding practical solutions to deliver for the people we serve.
Working families across the country are being squeezed by the cost of healthcare, utilities, housing, childcare and groceries. It's clear that we must act now to put money back in people’s pockets, grow the middle class, and root out corruption.
As Chair, I look forward to ensuring that the largest ideological caucus in Congress wields its influence to deliver on this mandate.
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Head Start programs help kids in rural communities, enter school ready to learn and thrive.
In what 5 states does Head Start make up more than 20% of rural child care capacity?
0%MT, LA, OR, AK and WI
75%AK, LA, MI, OR and WV
25%VT, AR, GA, FL and CA
0%MA, CA, OR, ME and MI
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Get more statistics on Head Start in your state with FFYF’s Head Start state fact sheets! ffyf.org/2026/09/14/head-sta…
There’s a lot happening in Congress and the Administration on child care, and we want you to be the first to know!
By subscribing to FFYF Insider, you’ll get the latest news, polling and data every week. With one quick click you can subscribe here: ffyf.org/subscribe/
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Thank you @RepDonDavis for your commitment to addressing the unique challenges that rural families face in finding affordable and reliable child care.
Many working families in eastern North Carolina are struggling to find affordable and reliable child care. No parent should be forced to make a choice between earning a paycheck or providing quality care for their child. I have co-sponsored two bipartisan bills to help address this issue.
▪️H.R. 5363, the Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act, prioritizes federal support to improve and expand child care options in rural communities.
▪️H.R. 1827, the Child Care Availability and Affordability Act, expands child care tax benefits to help working families afford care and encourage employers to provide more options.
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🚨Happening Now 🚨 Congress has until December 11th to finalize the FY2027 spending package, giving us a short window of opportunity to support families with young children.
Take action today! Urge Congress to prioritize and increase funding for programs that help families access affordable, quality early learning and child care.
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Here’s a quick and easy way to contact your Members of Congress: ffyf.org/contact-congress/
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Thank you @RepSummerLee for highlighting the importance of investing in child care and early learning to give more families the support they deserve.
Forward with Families is working to create 5,000 new childcare and after-school slots across Allegheny County over the next five years.
I'm proud to support this effort and am working to bring $2 million in federal funding home to help expand access and give more families the support they deserve.
ALT Congresswoman Summer Lee delivers remarks at a podium during an announcement highlighting new investments in child care and out-of-school programming across Allegheny County.
ALT Congresswoman Summer Lee joins local leaders, child care advocates, and community partners for a group photo during Allegheny County's child care investment announcement.
ALT A young child participates in an arts and crafts activity in a classroom, highlighting the importance of accessible, high-quality early childhood education.
ALT ongresswoman Summer Lee speaks with community members and local leaders during an event focused on expanding access to child care and supporting families across Allegheny County.
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Today is the start of open enrollment for the recently expanded Dependent Care Assistance Plans (DCAP), flexible spending accounts for child care.
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WHAT TO DO: Ask your employer if they offer DCAP and, if they do, enroll or update your contribution levels!
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SHOW ME MORE: Visit ffyf.org/dcap-open-season to learn more about child care tax credits!
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The rising cost of child care is making headlines! This story from USA Today shares stories of American families whose budgets are being squeezed by the costs of child care.
Check out the story here: usatoday.com/story/money/per…
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FFYF's First Look shares stories like this so you can stay ahead of what's happening in the child care world in a matter of minutes!
Subscribe here: ffyf.org/five-minute-updates…
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Child care polling made headlines this election season!
Get a quick news roundup of polling from FFYF and our state partners that helped put child care in the broader national conversation about affordability leading up to the Midterm elections.
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Check out the stories here: ffyf.org/2026/11/03/making-h…
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The recent election will bring lots of change, but one thing remains constant: The urgent need for Congress to take action on child care.
There’s broad support – and the next Congress has a unique opportunity to provide much-needed relief to families.
FFYF has ideas - check out our new Child Care & Early Learning Agenda for the 120th Congress! ffyf.org/120th-congress-agen…
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