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Lea Woods @lea9223.bsky.social · 1d

From Ruth Friedman: Our child care system doesn’t work, making life worse for millions of families. Republicans claim to be lowering costs, but minor tax credits are no substitute for effective solutions to make child care affordable. Instead, R's are making the crisis worse
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Trump and Republicans in Congress Are Making the Child Care Crisis Even Worse

America has a child care crisis that’s hurting millions of families every day, and Trump and Congressional Republicans are failing to help working

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Child Care for Every Family Network @childcareforeveryfamily.org · 6d

As Republicans push us into a shutdown because they want to slash funding for basic needs like health care, Democrats are offering real proposals to #FundChildCare. We're excited to endorse the Child Care for Every Community Act, introduced this week by Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Mikie Sherrill!

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Child Care for Every Family Network @childcareforeveryfamily.org · 12d

Please share widely: childcareforeveryfamily.org/HeadStart📢

If you're a parent, family member, or early educator who has been experiencing changes in you#HeadStartrt program due to recent attacks on funding and programming...we want to hear from you!

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Child Care for Every Family Network @childcareforeveryfamily.org · 14d

People of every political persuasion in every state agree: we need to #FundChildCare, not take away the programs that families and kids count on.

Read more: hechingerreport.org/rural-americ... #CareNotCuts #CareCantWait

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Child Care for Every Family Network @childcareforeveryfamily.org · 16d

We're feeling this extra hard this week — early childhood educators are essential to thriving communities which is why we're committed to ensuring they thrive too! Learn more and join us: childcareforeveryfamily.org

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Child Care for Every Family Network @childcareforeveryfamily.org · 17d

Back-to-school season is here, but for many immigrant families, it's not just about picking out outfits. It's about living in fear of being separated by ICE. Join us for a national Zoom call to learn how you can organize to support your school community.
✍:cca.is/kidsbelonginclassrooms

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Child Care for Every Family Network @childcareforeveryfamily.org · 17d

FREE EVENT 🗓️ Join the Child Care for Every Family Network and partners on Wed. 9/24 at 9am PT / 10am MT / 11am CT / 12pm ET! Register here: childcareforeveryfamily.org/events

Child Care for Every Family Network @childcareforeveryfamily.org · 19d

You heard it here first! We're proud to share our endorsement of the Head Start for America's Children Act. We're so grateful to the lawmakers who understand that we must fully fund #HeadStart so that every child can attend and providers make good wages.

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Child Care for Every Family Network @childcareforeveryfamily.org · 19d

Immigrants and refugees are essential parts of our communities. Attacks on them are attacks on #childcare, kids, and families.

Child Care for Every Family Network @childcareforeveryfamily.org · 20d

This #EqualPayDay, we're continuing to bang the drum that #childcare and #care workers need to earn good wages, receive benefits, and have a pathway to a union. Learn more and get involved: childcareforeveryfamily.org

Child Care for Every Family Network @childcareforeveryfamily.org · 21d

Join us! 🗓️ On Wed. 9/24 at 9am PT / 10am MT / 11am CT / 12pm ET we'll be sharing updates and resources for parents, caregivers, and child care providers. Register and get the Zoom link at childcareforeveryfamily.org/events (please note individual registration is necessary for this event)

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Child Care for Every Family Network @childcareforeveryfamily.org · 23d

The #childcare crisis has gotten so much worse this year with delayed funding, DOGE cuts to administrative staff, and attacks on the child care workforce. We need to #FundChildCare and #PayProviders, full stop. All other "solutions" are lip service.
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‘They are hunting us:’ Child care workers in D.C. go underground amid ICE crackdown

In Washington, D.C., where close to 40 percent of child care workers are immigrants, fear has taken hold amid a crime crackdown that has raised ICE presence. Many are missing work, deepening a…

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Child Care for Every Family Network @childcareforeveryfamily.org · 23d

This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we celebrate the Hispanic and Latina caregivers who make up a crucial part of the child care work force — over 20% of all child care workers are Latina and 22% of all child care workers are immigrant women.

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Child Care for Every Family Network @childcareforeveryfamily.org · 25d

FFN care is often provided during nontraditional hours, such as evenings, overnight, weekends and/or holidays. FFN caregivers provide quality and convenient care that supports working families when they need it most. FFN care is the heart of communities. #FFNAppreciationWeek

Child Care for Every Family Network @childcareforeveryfamily.org · 27d

With over 11.5 million children being cared for by an FFN caregiver each year, it is no surprise that many adults have fond memories of being in an FFN child care setting. Were you cared for by an FFN caregiver? Share your favorite memories in the comments below! #AllGrownUpFFN

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Child Care for Every Family Network @childcareforeveryfamily.org · 28d

With ~20% of child care providers and caregivers identifying as immigrants, the recent increase in immigration enforcement activities leaves many FFN caregivers vulnerable and afraid. Help us share these resources to support them: childcareforeveryfamily.org/resources

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Child Care for Every Family Network @childcareforeveryfamily.org · Sep 8

💭 Who are FFN caregivers? They are the grandmothers, nanas, aunties, abuelitas, family, friends and neighbors who care for children. They are the pillars of their communities. #FFNCareIsAlwaysThere

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Lea Woods @lea9223.bsky.social · Sep 8

State and local policymakers looking to increase child care affordability, supply, and compensation must continue expanding public funding. Tri-Share does not build supply or substantively improve wages and benefits, making it a poor solution to the child care crisis. tcf.org/content/comm...

The Tri-Share Model Is Not a Solution to the Child Care Crisis

Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called child care a “textbook example of a broken market.” The problems plaguing this broken market were aptly

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Child Care for Every Family Network @childcareforeveryfamily.org · Sep 7

Today is #GrandparentsDay! Thank you to the many grandparents who provide primary care for their grandchildren. Were you cared for by a grandparent? Share a positive memory with us!💚 #ThanksGrandparents

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Child Care for Every Family Network @childcareforeveryfamily.org · Sep 6

What we're reading... 📖 Get the latest child care news in your inbox when you subscribe to our monthly newsletter at childcareforeveryfamily.org/join

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Child Care for Every Family Network @childcareforeveryfamily.org · Sep 5

Add this to your calendar 📅 Join us as we share tools for what families and child care providers can do to prepare themselves for immigration emergencies. Sign up at childcareforeveryfamily.org/events

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Child Care for Every Family Network @childcareforeveryfamily.org · Sep 4

When we sounded the alarm that the Trump Administration wants to bar children from Head Start based on their immigration status, the movement for child care assembled🔥 We'll now be closely tracking how the administration responds and will share updates!

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Child Care for Every Family Network @childcareforeveryfamily.org · Sep 2

HOT TAKE: Republicans can't be out here claiming to care about #childcare when they're delaying & gutting funding, slashing benefits AND villainizing and harming immigrants (who make up at least 21% of the child care workforce).
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“Who's going to take care of your child?”: Parents reel from Trump ICE crackdown

Republican policies are pushing a strained child care industry to a breaking point.

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Child Care for Every Family Network @childcareforeveryfamily.org · Aug 22

Want to really make universal child care happen? We're looking for an Organizing Director who is passionate about building power with our amazing member organizations and wider movement. Learn more and apply today: childcareforeveryfamily.org/careers

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Child Care for Every Family Network @childcareforeveryfamily.org · Aug 15

It's time to publicly and permanently #FundChildCare. www.the74million.org/zero2eight/s...

Survey: Nearly 70% of Child Care Workers Struggle to Afford A Basic Need

More than two-thirds of child care workers reported struggling to afford a basic need.

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