The Child Care Modernization Act was introduced in the House & Senate! This bipartisan bill would expand access to affordable child care & give states flexibility to meet families where they are. Thank you @RepMackenzie @RepSusieLee @RepAshleyHinson @repkmr for your leadership!

BIG NEWS: The Child Care Modernization Act has been introduced in the House! Led by @RepMackenzie, @RepSusieLee, @RepAshleyHinson, and @repkmr, this bill would strengthen CCDBG and expand access to affordable, quality child care for working families across the country.

Thank you @RyanShorthouse @WeAreBrightBlue for your kind invitation to this afternoon's event. I appreciated the opportunity to hear further from @oliviabaileymp - Very insightful #EarlyYears #Policy #Shifts #Change #Evolution #FirstFiveYears There is much to reflect on.

Groundwork Ohio traveled to Washington, D.C. to advocate for federal child care and early learning investments during @firstfiveyears inaugural First Five Federal-State Partnership Summit. Our team met with 10 Ohio congressional offices to discuss FY27 funding, the Child Care Modernization Act, and Ohio’s projected $375M annual child care funding deficit beginning in 2028. Read the blog: groundworkohio.org/post/grou…

Thank you to George and the office of @Rep_Davidson for taking the time to meet with us in Washington, D.C. to discuss the importance of federal investments in child care and early learning. We appreciated the opportunity to advocate for bipartisan solutions like the Child Care Modernization Act and continued support for CCDBG, Head Start, and Early Head Start in the FY27 appropriations process. Recent Groundwork Ohio polling shows that more than one-third of Ohioans—and 56% of Ohio parents—say they or someone they know would consider entering the workforce if quality child care were available. View the poll: bit.ly/OhioVoterPoll #ChildCareWorks @FirstFiveYears

Thank you to JT Carpenter and the office of Representative @MaxMillerOH for taking the time to meet with us in Washington, D.C. to discuss strengthening federal investments in child care and early learning. We appreciated the opportunity to advocate for the bipartisan Child Care Modernization Act and continued support for programs like CCDBG, Head Start, Early Head Start, and PDG B-5 in the FY27 appropriations process. Recent Groundwork Ohio polling shows that 66% of voters—and 74% of parents in Ohio—believe federal support for early learning and child care is a good use of taxpayer dollars. View the poll: bit.ly/OhioVoterPoll #ChildCareWorks @FirstFiveYears

Thank you to Brock West and the office of @RepBalderson for taking the time to meet with us in Washington, D.C. to discuss strengthening federal investments in child care and early learning. We appreciated the opportunity to advocate for the bipartisan Child Care Modernization Act and continued support for programs like CCDBG, Head Start, Early Head Start, and PDG B-5 in the FY27 appropriations process. Recent Groundwork Ohio polling shows that most Ohioans believe federal funding for child care programs is a good public investment and would like to see it increase. 💡View the poll now at bit.ly/OhioVoterPoll #ChildCareWorks @FirstFiveYears

Thank you to A.J. and the office of @RepDaveTaylor for taking the time to meet with us in Washington, D.C. to discuss protecting and prioritizing investments in child care and early learning. We were grateful for the opportunity to advocate for bipartisan solutions like the Child Care Modernization Act and strong federal support for programs that help working families access quality child care and early learning opportunities. Groundwork Ohio polling found that child care availability directly impacts workforce participation, with many Ohioans saying they or someone they know would enter the workforce if affordable, quality child care were available. View the poll: bit.ly/OhioVoterPoll #ChildCareWorks @FirstFiveYears

Thank you to Lou Persiani and the office of Senator @BernieMoreno for meeting with us in D.C. to discuss strengthening support for child care and early learning investments that help Ohio families and employers thrive. We appreciated the opportunity to discuss the importance of protecting and expanding federal investments in programs like CCDBG, Head Start, Early Head Start, and PDG B-5. Recent Groundwork Ohio polling shows that 66% of Ohio voters believe federal support for child care and early learning programs is a good use of taxpayer dollars. View the poll: bit.ly/OhioVoterPoll #ChildCareWorks @FirstFiveYears

Thank you to Isabel Root and the office of @RepEmiliaSykes for taking the time to meet with us in Washington, D.C. to discuss investing in Ohio’s youngest children and working families. We appreciated the opportunity to advocate for strong FY27 funding for programs like CCDBG, Head Start, Early Head Start, and PDG B-5, as well as support for the bipartisan Child Care Modernization Act. By more than a two-to-one margin, Ohio voters say they would be more likely to support a candidate who advances policies that help working families afford quality child care. View the poll: bit.ly/OhioVoterPoll #ChildCareWorks @FirstFiveYears

Thank you to Morgan Gehlrich and the office of @RepGregLandsman for meeting with us in D.C. to discuss strengthening child care and early learning investments for Ohio families. Federal investments in programs like CCDBG, Head Start, Early Head Start, and PDG B-5 help support working families, strengthen local communities, and expand access to quality early learning opportunities. Groundwork Ohio polling found that 74% of Ohio parents believe federal support for child care and early learning is a good use of taxpayer dollars. View the poll: bit.ly/OhioVoterPoll #ChildCareWorks @FirstFiveYears

Thank you to Sean Chilson and the office of Representative @Jim_Jordan for taking the time to meet with us in Washington, D.C. to discuss the importance of federal investments in child care and early learning. We appreciated the opportunity to advocate for bipartisan solutions like the Child Care Modernization Act and continued support for CCDBG, Head Start, and Early Head Start in the FY27 appropriations process. Recent Groundwork Ohio polling shows that more than one-third of Ohioans—and 56% of Ohio parents—say they or someone they know would consider entering the workforce if quality child care were available. View the poll: bit.ly/OhioVoterPoll #ChildCareWorks @FirstFiveYears

Thank you to Angela and the office of @RepMarcyKaptur for meeting with us in D.C. to discuss protecting and prioritizing investments in child care and early learning. We were grateful for the opportunity to discuss the importance of strengthening CCDBG and supporting programs like Head Start, Early Head Start, and PDG B-5 that help working families, providers, and communities thrive. Nearly 80% of Ohio voters say the ability for working parents to find and afford quality child care is either in a “state of crisis” or a “major problem.” View the poll: bit.ly/OhioVoterPoll #ChildCareWorks @firstfiveyears

Thank you to Tyler and the office of @SenJonHusted for taking the time to meet with us in Washington, D.C. to discuss strengthening federal investments in child care and early learning. We appreciated the opportunity to advocate for the bipartisan Child Care Modernization Act and continued support for programs like CCDBG, Head Start, Early Head Start, and PDG B-5 in the FY27 appropriations process. Recent Groundwork Ohio polling shows that 66% of voters—and 74% of parents in Ohio—believe federal support for early learning and child care is a good use of taxpayer dollars. View the poll: bit.ly/OhioVoterPoll #ChildCareWorks @firstfiveyears

Groundwork Ohio is in Washington, D.C. this week for the @firstfiveyears Federal-State Partnership 2026 Summit. Today, we’ll be on Capitol Hill meeting with Ohio’s congressional delegation to advocate for stronger federal investments in child care and early learning. We’re urging Congress to protect and expand funding for programs like CCDBG, Head Start, Early Head Start, and PDG B-5, while also supporting the bipartisan Child Care Modernization Act to help working families find and afford quality child care. Recent Groundwork Ohio polling shows that 66% of Ohio voters—and 74% of Ohio parents—believe federal support for early learning and child care is a good use of taxpayer dollars. Take action: secure.everyaction.com/gOs3-… #ChildCareWorks

Groundwork Ohio is in Washington D.C. for @firstfiveyears inaugural Federal-State Partnership Summit! ✨ Advocates from 15 states are in D.C. this week to meet with legislators on Capitol Hill to advocate for affordable and high quality child care and early learning for children and families. 🏛️🤝 This morning we heard from Asst. Secretary Alex Adams, who leads the Administration for Children & Families (@ACFHHS) at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (@HHSGov).

Check out @firstfiveyears tax credit toolkit that highlights how child care tax credits can help make care more accessible and affordable for families nationwide! ffyf.org/2026/03/31/tax-tool…