A proposed federal budget calls for eliminating Head Start, a program serving nearly 800,000 children—including 28,000 AIAN children.

New bill aims to reduce child care costs & expand access—NICCA urges Congress to ensure Tribal programs are fully supported.

HHS restructuring continues to unfold, now including sudden closures of key ACF regional offices.

On March 27, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a significant and far-reaching restructuring of its...

Significant workforce reductions have been implemented across various federal agencies.

Vulnerable families depend on federal programs like CCDBG, Head Start, and TANF—cuts to these services could have devastating effects.

The Office of Child Care (OCC) is hosting a series of CCDF Tribal Plan Pre-Print Trainings across the country.

NICCA takes action in Washington, D.C., meeting directly with policymakers to advocate for meaningful change.

Proposed federal spending cuts could severely impact children's health, nutrition, and well-being, warns the Urban Institute.

CAP highlights the far-reaching impacts of a brief federal funding freeze on essential services and vulnerable communities.