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This program was early welfare initiatives in the United States. aimed at providing financial assistance to impoverished single mothers.

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Congress introduced a change to the tax code by allowing a childcare tax deduction. This allowed low-income families to deduct up to $600 for childcare expenses from their income taxes.

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President Johnson launched Project Head Start from the White House Rose Garden. His purpose for this was to provide low-income families a better early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services.

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The ABC Bill was designed to improve the quality of childcare by setting licensing standards and reducing staff-to-child ratios.

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The publication of “From Neurons to Neighborhoods: The Science of Early Childhood Development” by the National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine. This report emphasized the critical importance of early childhood experiences in shaping brain development and long-term outcomes.

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The 2014 reauthorization of the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) aimed to enhance the quality, safety, and accessibility of child care for low-income working families. It introduced stricter health and safety standards, mandated background checks and regular inspections for child care providers, and required states to offer transparent information about child care options.

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The 2021 American Rescue Plan Act allocated $39 billion specifically for child care, aiming to stabilize the sector and support families struggling with child care costs during the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding included grants to help child care providers cover operating expenses and additional support for low-income families to access affordable child care.