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Dr. Ruth Friedman: Champion of $50 Billion Child Care Reform

2/22/2025

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Dr. Ruth Friedman, a prominent figure at The Century Foundation, once led the Office of Child Care under the Biden administration, overseeing a staggering $50 billion in relief funding. Her impactful policy reforms and deep expertise in child development, backed by a PhD in clinical psychology, have left a lasting mark on child care programs across the nation.

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Dr. Ruth Friedman, a prominent figure at The Century Foundation, once led the Office of Child Care under the Biden administration, overseeing a staggering $50 billion in relief funding. Her impactful policy reforms and deep expertise in child development, backed by a PhD in clinical psychology, have left a lasting mark on child care programs across the nation.