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Family Economic Security MomsRising MomsRising Near You Politics & Policy

January 27, 2023

Along with our coalition partners , we at MomsRising are spreading some good news! Over 400,000 Washington households will be eligible for the Working Families Tax Credit starting in February 2023. Are you curious about the program? Want to help spread the word? You’re reading the right blog post!...

MomsRising Together

Mandy Kwan

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Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security MomsRising Politics & Policy

January 27, 2023

In 2022 MomsRising won transformational policy changes that bettered the lives of families, boosted the economy, and lifted democracy.

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Kerri Karvetski

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Childcare & Early Education Family Economic Security MomsRising MomsRising Near You Politics & Policy

January 24, 2023

If you know anyone with a child in child care you know that the system is broken. Families can't afford care or find any openings in their area. Parents, especially moms, are being pushed out of the workforce. All this while child care providers are earning poverty-level wages and struggling to...

MomsRising Together

Mandy Kwan

Family Economic Security MomsRising

January 20, 2023

There are times in our lives when a simple thank you can make a lasting difference and impression. One of those times is now. From the first moment Nancy Pelosi became a member of Congress she’s been a force for women and families. During her historic four terms as the very first woman - and mother...

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MomsRising

Childcare & Early Education Family Economic Security MomsRising MomsRising Near You Paid Family Leave Politics & Policy

January 19, 2023

It's that time of year again - kiddos are returning to school, the days are getting (ever so slightly) longer, and Washington State's lawmakers are back in Olympia for the annual state legislative session. Between now and April, lawmakers will be making key decisions about child care, early...

MomsRising Education Fund

Mandy Kwan

Health Care MomsRising Social & Emotional Development

January 19, 2023

We’re in the middle of a profound mental health crisis and it stems from not taking care of our mammal needs and not attending to the stress in our relationships. Psychological needs are physical needs because if we don’t feel psychologically safe, we experience a biological reaction. Our...

MomsRising Education Fund

Beth Anstandig

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Gun Safety Immigration Maternal Justice MomsRising MomsVote Podcast

January 11, 2023

On the radio show this week we dive into 2023 to cover the latest with the care infrastructure policies (paid family/medical leave, childcare, home- and community-based services, and fair pay for care workers), the ongoing fight for everyone who needs access to abortioncare to have access, hear...

MomsRising Education Fund

Amber Dorsey

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Family Economic Security MomsRising MomsRising Near You Politics & Policy

January 11, 2023

Washington made history in 2021 when the legislature passed and funded the Working Families Tax Credit , a first-of-its-kind policy for the state that will put millions of dollars back into the pockets of families. Eligible households can receive up to $1,200 per year starting February 2023. We...

MomsRising Together

Mandy Kwan

Environmental Health MomsRising

January 8, 2023

Due to the global pandemic, the importance of a holistic approach to health and wellness that takes into consideration both individual well-being and environmental systems has become increasingly apparent. Nowhere is this more pronounced than in the case of mothers and children, who are...

MomsRising Education Fund

Rev. Dr. Dortheá Enriqúe

Environmental Health MomsRising Reproductive Justice

December 16, 2022

Recent research conducted by the Journal of Women's Health has presented alarming new evidence that environmental toxicants can have a detrimental effect on fetal health. The findings suggest that exposure to environmental toxins contributing to climate change from sources such as air pollution is...

MomsRising Education Fund

Rev. Dr. Dortheá Enriqúe