Sarah Rittling
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Executive Director of @FirstFiveYears. Proud wife and mom to two darling girls. Outdoors girl living in the heart of the city.
Washington, DC
Joined November 2014
What an incredible Day of Action! Yesterday, voices nationwide united with a single message to Congress: Protect Head Start and end the shutdown. Thank you for standing up and speaking out! Missed out? No worries! You can still take action using these resources:
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Are you ready to take action tomorrow? Join us for a Day of Action tomorrow, October 29th, to urge Congress to protect Head Start by ending this shutdown. Visit https://t.co/RYXkdxvuO5 for all of the resources you need to make your voice heard. #endtheshutdown
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The federal shutdown is hurting families and time is running out. And if Congress doesn’t act by November 1st, 134 programs in 41 states and territories will not receive their funding putting tens of thousands of children at risk of losing access to Head Start and the care,
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We are officially in Week 3 of the government shutdown and there is escalating uncertainty and concern surrounding the state of child care and early learning. Check out our latest State of Play shutdown update here:
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While there are many unknowns and impacts across multiple federal agencies, here’s what we know about the impact this could have specifically on funding for child care and early learning programs.
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October is #HeadStartAwareness Month! This month we are highlighting the positive impact of the Head Start program on children, families, and communities. For 60 years and counting, Head Start has served nearly 40 million children with decades of research showing that
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Rural voters ♥️ Head Start! The Head Start program supports young learners and their families through a variety of services, and they're not just effective, they're also extremely popular with rural voters. Our latest poll shows that rural voters support Head Start and the
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Join us in celebrating Head Start Awareness Month! Head Start provides education, nutrition, health, and other services to hundreds of thousands of young children every year. Use the link below to spread #HeadStartAwareness this October.
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October is Head Start Awareness Month! Join us as we celebrate this important program that provides education, nutrition, health, and other services
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We recently surveyed rural voters about their thoughts on child care — 69% say federal funding for child care and early learning programs is a good investment of taxpayer money. Do you agree? See how your views compare and explore more insights here:
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The federal government shut down last night, with Congress unable to come to an agreement over either FY26 Appropriations or a Continuing Resolution. We know there is a lot of uncertainty around the impact this shutdown will have for agencies. In the new FFYF State Of Play, we
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The Child Care Modernization Act from @SenatorFischer, @SenGillibrand, @SenatorHick, and @SenatorCollins is pretty popular among organizations from across the country. Explore this thread to find out what they’re saying!
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Last night we made a Stand for Head Start on Capitol Hill! Thank you to @RepBonamici and @RepTeresaLF for joining us and to the bipartisan Head Start to Congress Caucus and the bipartisan @PreKCaucus for your support! We are also grateful for the partnership of many other
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🚨 NEW BILL ALERT 🚨 The Child Care Modernization Act introduced by @SenatorFischer, @SenGillibrand, @SenatorHick, and @SenatorCollins would strengthen CCDBG while addressing child care needs. Here are the First 5 Things to know about this bill!
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Parents want child care options that meet their family’s unique needs and support their child’s healthy development. Yet today, far too many working
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Check out this great new piece from @LightmanDavid in @sacbee_news highlighting the impact of the newly enchanced child care tax credits!
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Parents can get bigger federal tax credits next year.
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UPDATE! With the September 30th deadline looming, House Appropriators met this week to mark up their FY26 budget proposal - including details on funding for child care and early learning programs. We’ve got the scoop, along with what Hill watchers are keeping an eye on next.
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August recess ends next week! 📅 That means we have a super short window of time to reach Congress in their districts and states before they're back in DC. Use this toolkit to make your voice heard!
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Members of Congress are home for the last time before the September funding deadline — and this is our moment to speak up.
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The PDG B-5 program is designed to help improve early childhood systems and create effective mixed-delivery models. Our brand new, interactive map gives a one-of-a-kind look at its impact around the country. Visit https://t.co/WRwxjRyF0v to find your state!
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I had the opportunity to share my thoughts on the improved child care tax credits included in reconciliation in @Newsweek. These updates will make child care more affordable and accessible for working families who need it. Read my full op-ed here:
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You might hear something about a "One Big Beautiful Bill" on the news, but what does any of it actually mean for you and your family's routine?
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An analysis of birth rates showed 2 forces are pushing Americans away from having kids: a broad cultural shift away from traditional families and a lack of high-quality, affordable child care and housing. More from @zhoyoyo in @PostOpinions:
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How costly is it to have babies in your area? Check yourself.
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Quality child care and early learning experiences are good for kids AND parents! Check out this new study featured in @WSJ focused on how early childhood education benefits the whole family.
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A study suggests that when parents enroll their child in prekindergarten, the earnings and career benefits can be substantial
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Choosing where to send your children for child care can be a tough decision. Researchers from several universities partnered with leadership from Somerville Public Schools to study what child care arrangements families choose, how and why families make these decisions, and what
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