"Let’s also make sure working parents can afford to raise a family with sick days, paid family and medical leave, and affordable child care that will enable millions more people to go to work." -Pres. Biden #sotu2023 #StateofChildCare #CareCantWait 👏👏👏👏

Years of organizing just made it possible for us to hear President Donald J. Trump name addressing #TheStateofChildCare as a top priority along with #PaidLeave and Child Tax Credit #CTC. 💪🏿 Proud of this effort and excited for what’s to come! #SOTU #CareCantWait

“Let’s also make sure working parents can afford to raise a family with sick days, paid family and medical leave, and affordable child care that will enable millions more people to go to work.” #SOTU2023

Child care - it’s the #SOTU issue the *Secretary of Commerce* chose to call out ⤵️ because #childcare is the work that makes all other work happen. #sotu2023 #SolveChildCare #CareCantWait

What I will remember most from #SOTU23 is the image of the parents of Tyre Nichols, RowVaughn and Rodney Wells, & the words of the President having to say “our children have the right to come home safely.” Extrajudicial killings by police reinforce racial inequality.

Tune in to hear from Action for Children Alicia Smith, Dr. Kat Glenn-Applegate, and Franklin County home based provider Trina Averette on the key role of family child care in Ohio. Hosted by Beth Hess Groundwork Ohio

“Not only is our tolerance for poverty high, our labor market's ability to reduce it has limits.” Note especially the populations Under 18, Female, Black, Hispanic, and No High School.

Where are the workers? Women’s labor force participation rate lags the rate for men by 11%+. Available childcare can reduce barriers to work, improve employment equity, and achieve economic security. Read more ⤵️ from Michelle McCready Child Care Aware of America & Wendy Chun-Hoon USDOL Women's Bureau

Addiction is a coping mechanism and a way we attempt to soothe our nervous system. Here's a compassionate (and honest) way to think about addiction:

Eric Karolak's testimony at a @ColumbusCouncil Public Hearing for Pay Equity Solutions legislation reiterates that we must take steps to unbuild inequality, setting the standard for all employers and creating a better system that benefits all people. bit.ly/3XXRhiX

"How equitable our growth is, depends on how well we answer the call of working families for child care." True in every community in Ohio and around the nation.

No one company can solve America’s child care challenge alone, but new federal incentives mean semiconductor manufacturers can be a key part of the solution. Read our report with MaryBethTesta ⤵️

Kids need to feel seen, safe & supported to learn and Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) is a crucial part of that. Stand up for high-quality early learning by signing NAEYC's support letter: bit.ly/40yqxH2 #DAPinECE #EquityinECE

Why do we oppose Issue 1? 📢Issue 1 would end majority rule: 40% of voters veto the will of 60% of voters for citizen initiatives 📢Issue 1 takes away freedoms we've had since 1912 📢Issue 1gives special interests the winning advantage Protect our power– Vote No on August 8th.

The clock is ticking for federal policymakers to #SaveChildCare by approving $16 billion in emergency funding to help Ohio’s children and families. #GWMomentum