Morgan Long (PMP)’s Post

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

🗳️ As the UK heads towards the general election this week, families with disabled children are keenly observing party manifestos to understand what the future might hold. Supporting a child with disabilities requires robust and reliable government support. Over on the CPG website we’ve reviewed the main parties’ manifestos to highlight their commitments to children with special educational needs and families with disabled children. It’s crucial for families to evaluate these proposals and choose the policies that best align with their needs and aspirations. 🔗 Read more about what each party promises in their manifestos in the link below. #UKElection2024 #DisabledChildren #FamilySupport #SpecialEducationalNeeds #ElectionManifestos #Vote2024 

Voters in the Austin, Texas region will decide on election day whether to approve a property-tax increase to fund affordable child care, and other communities around the U.S. are proposing similar initiatives. It's part of a broader debate about who should fund economic infrastructure like daycare for working parents. Read my latest here → https://lnkd.in/gF-pWyuU

In every Australian state and territory, children are criminalised and imprisoned every day by youth justice systems that are unfit for purpose and cause active harm. This is a national issue and a national responsibility. Save the Children Australia and 54 reasons' submission to the current Senate inquiry makes the case for a national response and a better system - one that respects rights, addresses root causes, and ultimately makes the community safer. It outlines the reforms needed to achieve this, including the role of the Federal Government. As the scores of other expert submissions make clear, the reforms required are fundamental but they are also entirely known and achievable - all that's needed is a willingness by governments to act. #childrights #youthjustice https://lnkd.in/gbnACEfQ

❓ Learning disabled adults are able to have somebody with them while voting, but who can you bring with you on polling day? ✅ A parent or sibling ✅ Spouse or civil partner ✅ Son or daughter who is over 18 ✅ Someone you trust, such as a support worker It's also important the anyone who you bring with you on polling day is registered to vote in this election. 💜 Make sure you are seen, heard and respected when exercising your right to vote! #LearningDisabilityWeek #DoYouSeeMe #GeneralElection

Babies and toddlers are non-partisan. Family policies affect everyone. Be a Big Voice for Little Kids this election season. Check out our toolkit to learn more about the issues: https://bit.ly/3XexYDx #ThinkBabies #ThinkBabiesandvote #Vote2024 #Election2024

Here's a quick action all child care advocates can take - click to send a message to BC's political leaders that continued building of the $10aDay child care system is necessary and doable. https://lnkd.in/g52-9dQM

Take action today - email your local election candidates about #SafeHomeGE! 🏠 Across Ireland, too many children in care face ongoing instability, and many young care leavers are left without a safe place to call home. You can help change this. Using the tool on EPIC's website, it's easy to contact your local election candidates and urge them to act on behalf of care-experienced young people. Here’s how: 1. Visit EPIC's website: https://lnkd.in/eeQpzPH6 2. Choose your constituency and select the candidates you’d like to contact. 3. Send a pre-written email or personalise your own message. Your voice matters. Let’s work together to make safe and stable homes a reality for every child in care and every young care leaver.

Ahead of this #GeneralElection, we’re calling for equality for all families, with no exceptions. This election is our chance to put single parents needs on the agenda - we won’t let them be ignored. Are you ready to join us in demanding change? Then watch this space for ways you can support single parents as we push for policies that support them and their children to thrive, not just survive. You can read more about what we’re calling for here: https://orlo.uk/QzzPp #SingleParentsEqualFamilies