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Florida families need more than patchwork child care

June 15, 2023
So the new numbers are in and it’s not looking great. According to the annual Kids Count data released yesterday , Florida ranks 31st in child well-being and lack of high-quality, affordable child care is playing into that. I don’t know about you, but I’m not surprised. I am FEELING the child care...
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A Child Care State of Mind: Parents in New York Share Their Child Care Struggles

June 8, 2023
Moms, dads, caregivers, early educators, and child care advocates from around New York State have been sounding the alarm saying for years that our child care system is broken, a fact and lived-reality that only became much worse as a result of three years of a global pandemic. This storybook "New...
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NC: What does quality child care mean to you? We need to hear your feedback on NC's QRIS/ Star rated license system this summer!

June 8, 2023
Choosing a child care option that works for your family can be HARD! People say that when you have a child it’s like your heart is walking around outside your chest. Rarely does that feel more true than when trying to figure out child care. When your child is going to be away from you for part of...
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Top #5Actions of the Past Week: Friday, June 9, 2023

June 8, 2023
Help us protect access to health, nutrition & housing for immigrant families and children! The Public Charge Rule the Biden administration published was a much clearer and moderate framework for immigrant families to access non-cash assistance programs like Medicaid and SNAP that help keep...
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Agenda Mamás por la Justicia: Nuestra visión poderosa para que las mamás y familias prosperen

May 16, 2023
Valoramos nuestras libertades. La libertad de estar con nuestros hijos y familias cuando más nos necesitan, de escoger lo que es mejor para nuestras familias, de enviar a nuestros hijos a escuelas en las que cada niño sienta que pertenece y donde pueda prosperar y la libertad de tener igualdad...
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Starting October 1, 2023 childcare providers get free or $15 child care!

May 15, 2023
Did you hear the great news……?! I taught at a Montessori preschool for 15 years. I loved my job, and it was an honor to guide some of Washington’s youngest learners and help them develop essential cognitive and social skills. But I was never paid a living wage, and I struggled to make ends meet. I...
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En este Día de la Madre queremos más que caramelos y flores, ¡queremos libertad!

May 12, 2023
El Día de la Madre es un GRAN día... un día de celebración, de amor, de recuerdo, de flores y tal vez de un poco de baile mientras reímos, nos abrazamos, lloramos y posiblemente incluso nos enojemos... y también un día en el que cada una de nosotras juntas podemos tomar alguna acción rápida,...
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What NH moms need in the state budget!

May 10, 2023
It’s go time in the New Hampshire legislature! Thanks to all your advocacy, we’ve seen some huge wins so far this year – and we need your help again! Let’s keep that MOMentum going as the Senate Finance committee works on the state budget. → Send a quick email to the Senate Finance committee asking...
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Sign On to Help Grow Dual Language Programs in your community!

April 29, 2023
Did you know that approximately 50% of the world's population speaks more than one language, while only about 20% of U.S. residents possess this skill? [1] These numbers are shocking. Growing up as a dual language learner, I can attest that being bilingual has opened up unique personal and...
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FIRMA RÁPIDA: ¡Pide aumentar los programas bilingües en tu comunidad!

April 29, 2023
¿Sabías que aproximadamente el 50% de la población mundial habla más de un idioma, mientras que solo alrededor del 20% de los residentes de EE.UU. poseen esta habilidad? [1] Estos números son impactantes. Como alguien bilingüe, puedo dar fe de que hablar dos idiomas me han abierto muchas...
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