First Five Years Fund is a nonprofit advocacy organization that works to expand access to high-quality early childhood programs and supports during children's first five years by helping state and federal policymakers design and fund investments in pre-kindergarten, child care, home visiting, and family supports.
Advocates for increased public investment in early childhood education and care, universal or expanded pre-kindergarten, affordable child care, family support programs (including home visiting and parental leave), workforce supports for early educators, and state and federal funding mechanisms to sustain these programs.
Primarily funded by philanthropic foundations and private donors, with revenue directed toward advocacy, state-focused policy work, and technical assistance.
Works in partnership with state early childhood agencies and leaders, national early childhood advocacy groups, and philanthropic funders; collaborates with governors' offices and state legislators on policy design and implementation.
non-profit advocacy organization
