#ChildCare is essential. I support ZERO TO THREE’s #StrollingThunder families urging Congress to #ThinkBabies and prioritize accessible, affordable & high-quality child care programs that give all families and children a chance to succeed. thinkbabies.org/take-action-co…

While states have made progress, remaining gaps in #childcare assistance policies deprive too many families of access to help in affording child care and leave too many early educators without sufficient resources. See where your state stands in our new report:

In the US, the richest individuals and the wealthiest corporations do not pay their fair share in taxes. This means we lose out on billions of dollars that could be invested in care - such as #childcare, paid leave, and aging & disability care. From National Women's Law Center nwlc.org/resource/why-t…

It was an honor to learn from Rasheed's brilliance. I was even luckier to experience his warmth and humor. He will be missed 💔

Today's the day! Join us beginning at 9:30 AM EST as Open Markets, National Women's Law Center and Community Change unveil a new policy strategy to guard the child care industry against financialization and corporate capture.

Our CEO Fatima Goss Graves will testify before the Senate Finance Cmte on July 9 at 10 am ET on the child care crisis in the U.S. and the need for federal investment to better support families, early educators, and businesses.   Tune in here:  finance.senate.gov/hearings/exami…

What families, children, and early educators need most right now is both $16 billion in emergency funding to stabilize child care and long-term, robust federal investments to guarantee universal access.

Thank you, LHHS Subcommittee Chair Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Chair Senator Patty Murray, & Vice Chair Sen. Susan Collins, for your bipartisan leadership. These increases in annual #childcare & early learning funding would make a real difference for families & educators. nwlc.org/press-release/…

The Harris-Walz campaign is the most care-focused presidential ticket in history. If elected, they will: ✅Lower the cost of care ✅Expand the Child Tax Credit ✅Guarantee federal paid leave for everyone Families can't wait any longer for relief. Let's get this done.

FFN caregivers are grandmothers, aunties, abuelitas, friends, and neighbors caring for 11.5 million children nationwide. They play a crucial role in providing child care throughout America. This week, let’s celebrate their impact and show our appreciation. #FFNAppreciationWeek

New U.S. Department of Labor data shows an alarming decline in child care workers. As the funding cliff looms, the industry— already struggling with low pay—is in crisis. The call for $16B in emergency funding is urgent—our providers and educators deserve better. Read more: nwlc.org/press-release/…

🧵As the new school year kicks off, we're uplifting the voices of teachers on the front lines of education. With Topos Partnership, we spoke with 25 teachers across several states—including FL, MI, SC & WI—about their current challenges in the classroom. nwlc.org/resource/let-t…

This is what racial and gender equity leadership looks like! #childcare

Kids are on the ballot this November! Various initiatives across the US aim to fund #childcare, #preschool, #youthmentalhealth support, #OutOfSchoolTime programs, & support services for older youth. Read more in Children's Funding Project blog: childrensfundingproject.org/update/five-co…

Government support during the pandemic showed us what’s possible. Lawmakers need to build on recent progress—and make the wealthiest pay their fair share in taxes—so we can invest in a strong care economy, boost family support, and ensure women and families can thrive.

🚨If you're looking for free child care to get to the polls Lots of options here from Politisit & its partners in SoCal, San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, New York, Brooklyn, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, North Carolina, Georgia and Alabama electiondaychildcare.com

Accessing & affording high-quality child care shouldn’t be the scariest part of your Halloween. Our new report details these high costs & policy solutions to help more families afford child care. Read it here: americanprogress.org/article/child-…

Women have made it loud and clear: we need #PaidLeave and access to reproductive care! Across the political spectrum, our new NPWF Action Fund polling found that over 75% of women in battleground states believe a candidate supporting paid leave is important to them.

Glad to share this resource of resources about child care & early learning. Now, more than ever, families, providers, & educators need help making ends meet & building a strong future for our littles. Q's answered ⬇️ (s/o Allie Schneider) americanprogress.org/article/unders…