Investing in care is a winning strategy for candidates. Period.
Voters want to see action on child care! Voters across the country (including swing states that will prove critical this election season) would be more likely to support candidates who helped families afford child care. https://lnkd.in/eJVAUYmS
🚨We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get affordable child care passed in the U.S. But to seize this moment, we need candidates up and down the ballot to be loudly championing child care during election season. Because if candidates aren’t saying they’ll prioritize child care now, they sure as hell won’t do anything about it when they are in office. Join us and Moms First to #GetChildCareontheRecord! There are 3 simple but powerful actions you can take: 🙋♀️Attend a Local Event ✍️Write a Letter to the Editor 📢Get Loud on Social Media We’ve made it super easy to take action. Join us at momsfirst.us/ontherecord
Moms made this happen. If you've seen our August report, you know that moms across the political spectrum and from 47 states agreed that the childcare system needs to be reformed. Moms also support paid family leave, universal pre-K and capping childcare costs at 7% of a families' income. #Countonmothersdata #datawereinittogether Moms First
How did child care become *the* kitchen table issue for parents this election season? Short answer: moms. It’s never been more clear that moms (and all parents) are not okay. So Moms First spent the past 6 months mobilizing our country’s 85 millions moms to make sure child care could not be ignored. We are so proud of this tireless community for sharing their stories and using their voice. And a big shout out to our moms who shared their stories with USA TODAY's Jessica Guynn for this terrific look back at how child care became the top issue for parents in the 2024 election! https://lnkd.in/ew7-chQ5
Our friends at Moms First are mobilizing communities to Get Child Care on the Record! Child care now costs more than rent in all 50 states, and struggling caregivers deserve action. This election season, candidates up and down the ballot (regardless of party) must not only prioritize bold, transformative solutions to the childcare crisis — but also commit to making them happen. The mission is simple: Collectively raise our voices to ask candidates the crucial question, “Will you prioritize child care in your first 100 days in office?” If we’re going to fix our broken child care system, we need leaders who are ready to find and enact solutions. Get involved to #GetChildCareontheRecord: https://lnkd.in/eUcADmyF
Many of us at Homethrive are parents. To say we understand how challenging it is to find affordable, reliable childcare while balancing a career is an understatement. We’ve lived it. We’ve juggled work deadlines while worrying about who’s taking care of our kids, and we know firsthand how broken the system is for so many families. That’s why this issue is personal for us, and why we’re so proud to support real solutions. Through our ongoing partnership with TOOTRiS, the largest childcare network in the U.S., we’re making it easier for parents to search, vet, and enroll in quality childcare programs—at no cost. It’s a step toward easing the burden on working parents, and one that we’re passionate about offering to the families we serve. As childcare becomes a central issue this election season, we’re standing with the millions of parents affected and are proud to advocate for real change that matters. #WorkingParents #AffordableChildcare #ChildcareForAll
How did child care become *the* kitchen table issue for parents this election season? Short answer: moms. It’s never been more clear that moms (and all parents) are not okay. So Moms First spent the past 6 months mobilizing our country’s 85 millions moms to make sure child care could not be ignored. We are so proud of this tireless community for sharing their stories and using their voice. And a big shout out to our moms who shared their stories with USA TODAY's Jessica Guynn for this terrific look back at how child care became the top issue for parents in the 2024 election! https://lnkd.in/ew7-chQ5
Affordable, reliable Child Care isn’t just a benefit—it’s a necessity for empowering families and supporting a thriving workforce. With the average cost of care for two children surpassing rent in all 50 states and outpacing mortgage payments in 45, parents are shouldering a staggering 24% of their household income just to cover Child Care. 💸 It's time to take action! Child Care Benefits aren't just an employee perk—they're a strategic necessity to drive productivity, retention, and talent attraction. #ChildCareBenefits #WorkforceSolutions #WorkingParents
How did child care become *the* kitchen table issue for parents this election season? Short answer: moms. It’s never been more clear that moms (and all parents) are not okay. So Moms First spent the past 6 months mobilizing our country’s 85 millions moms to make sure child care could not be ignored. We are so proud of this tireless community for sharing their stories and using their voice. And a big shout out to our moms who shared their stories with USA TODAY's Jessica Guynn for this terrific look back at how child care became the top issue for parents in the 2024 election! https://lnkd.in/ew7-chQ5
Registering to vote is the first step to making #ChildCareSTRONG. Get started by checking your registration status via Child Care Aware of America's election resources hub: https://hubs.li/Q02Gzq0t0 #ece #earlyed
How fortunate to be able to share my thoughts on the challenges parents (Moms!) face and exceptionally so knowing there are bipartisan lawmakers working together to identify ways to ease the burden. For more on why read my LTE https://lnkd.in/eVXiu8cB and for how check out this fun interview.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: This bipartisan Senate duo (Senators Tim Kaine and Katie Britt) has a plan to make child care more affordable and accessible for working families! They told FFYF Executive Director Sarah Rittling all about it in our latest First Five Questions. https://lnkd.in/ecZr8T_A
Registering to vote is the first step to making #ChildCareSTRONG. Get started by checking your registration status via Child Care Aware of America's election resources hub: https://hubs.li/Q02Gzq0t0 #ece #earlyed
Registering to vote is the first step to making #ChildCareSTRONG. Get started by checking your registration status via Child Care Aware of America's election resources hub: https://hubs.li/Q02Gzq0t0 #ece #earlyed
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This morning, the #NCChamberFoundation is revealing insights from a recently commissioned statewide survey of North Carolina voters, highlighting a child care crisis impacting the state's economy. #ChildCare4NC #UntappedPotentialNC