Moms across the country have made it clear: the #childcare crisis is putting them in an impossibly stressful situation. Congress, it’s time to step up and support families. #CareCantWait CAP Early Childhood NAEYC MomsRising The Century Foundation bit.ly/470y6Lz

“To avoid raising the cost of child care for parents, I no longer pay myself and I’m using credit cards to help purchase food and other necessities.” Early educators shouldn’t struggle to make ends meet. We need Congress to invest in #ChildCare. bit.ly/470y6Lz

48 percent of parents say most days their stress is "completely overwhelming." One thing that would help? For Congress to #FundChildCare. Take action if you agree: childcareforeveryfamily.org/action nytimes.com/2024/08/28/opi…

The women whose work makes all work possible. Hear their voices as part of a portfolio of research released by ⁦Glamour⁩ about what’s at stake for women this election. ⁦Domestic Workers⁩ #CareCantWait glamour.com/story/election…

"With all the capital and labor expenses, this child care center would have cost a whopping $45,000 per child per year. It was a nonstarter." We need public funding to fill the gap between cost of childcare and what parents can afford! #SolveChildCare npr.org/2024/09/04/nx-…

Well-deserved! ❤️ Home Grown

"Makeshift solutions and the goodwill of others aren’t enough. We need long-term public funding that ensures that all parents have access to reliable and affordable child care, freeing them from the constant stress of uncertainty." nwlc.org/stress-strain-…

Family, friend and neighbor (FFN) caregivers, which largely includes grandparents, are the largest group of child care providers in the U.S. Yet, they are the most under-resourced. In celebration of FFN Appreciation Week we invite you to learn more about who FFN caregivers are

Let's thank them and have Congress #FundChildCare so we can pay them for the essential public service they provide. #FFNAppreciationWeek

Tick-tock, Congress. ⏰ #FundChildCare

Want to know more about family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) care? Check out Home Grown's video featuring wonderful caregivers from TrainingGrounds and La Red Latina de Educacion Temprana #FFNAppreciationWeek #FFNCareIsAlwaysThere

Our diversity makes us stronger. That’s why today, and every day, we celebrate the culture and countless contributions of the Hispanic and Latino community. #HispanicHeritageMonth #HHM

From September 15 to October 15, Mothering Justice proudly celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌎 We honor the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Latina/x-American mamas of color. Your impact strengthens our communities, families, and nation. 💜 #HispanicHeritageMonth

With more and more closures happening across the country, it is imminent that Congress acts to include emergency relief $$$ in any budget this year AND work with us to permanently and fully #FundChildCare.

#ChildCare & early learning should be fully-funded by the government, just like libraries, fire departments, K-12 schools, and other public services. RT if you agree. #FundChildCare #SolveChildCare #MovementForChildCare

What Teresa, a child care provider & leader with Kids Count On Us writes in her local paper is true for families and providers across the country: we need to #FundChildCare and we need to fund it NOW. postbulletin.com/opinion/letter…

Vice President Harris: No working family should pay more than 7% of their income on child care. It’s about a return on investment. Allowing people to work and pursue their dreams benefits us all. We also need to expand the Child Tax Credit to $6,000 in the first year of a child's

Child care should be free, joyful, safe, and abundantly available for all families. RT if you agree.

A quarter of all children in the United States are Latine and the proportion of Latine babies continues to increase. Hear what Latine families are saying would help them ensure their babies get a strong start to life at our next Town Hall on 9/25: bit.ly/47EAJ5N

The time to #FundChildCare is now and voters couldn't be more clear about that. Source: childcareforeveryfamilyaction.org/resources