Welcome to the ECEC Action Center

The tools and resources here make it easy for you to get involved and stay informed about the policies that really do impact your day to day work as a child care provider.

Find out more about the status of important federal legislation and funding for early childhood programs.

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Take Action! Tell Congress to Increase Funds for Child Care, Child Nutrition, and Other Early Learning Programs in the FY2011 Budget!

On February 1, the Administration kicked off the annual federal funding process with the Budget Proposal for FY2011. The Proposal included increases for child care, child nutrition, and other early learning programs. Now it’s up to Congress to make the decisions to make these proposals a reality!  The Senate has several committee hearings the week of March 8 to discuss funding for next year, which makes it all the more important that advocates contact their legislators now!

Click here to send an email letting your Members of Congress know that child care, child nutrition, and other early learning programs are a priority!  For more information on the Administration's proposal, visit our Federal Funding page. 

Help Support Access to Nutritious Meals for Young Children!

ECEC is urging child care providers to take action to show their support for the reauthorization of the Child and Adult Care Food Program in Congress this year. 

Take Action! Ask Your Officials to Support Nutritious Meals for Children!
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Representative Paul Tonko (D-NY 21) have introduced legislation that would take a big step forward in improving access to nutritious meals in child care. But we need your help! Take action to support the legislation! For more information on CACFP, visit our Federal ECE page!

States Beginning to Plan Advocacy Days

As budget proposals are released, and legislatures begin work on fiscal year 2011 funding, early learning advocates are beginning to rally at their state capitols in support of funding for child care and other programs.  These are good opportunities for providers like you to make elected officials and their staff aware of everyday program realities.

To find out if your state is having an advocacy event, visit our State Advocacy Days page!

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