The existing structure of America’s child care system is unsustainable. Most parents can’t afford the high cost of child care. Half of Americans live in an area without quality care options at all. And providers can only charge what families in their area can afford, which often translates into near-poverty wages for early educators.
Now is the time for Congress to address America’s child care crisis with a significant, sustained investment in our early education system to ensure every family who needs it can access the care options that work for them.
We need your help to make sure Congress knows that #ChildCareCantWait!
Contact your U.S. Senators and Representative to capitalize on this once-in-a-generation opportunity for Congress to approve a significant and sustained investment in America’s child care and early learning system. Click here.
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Use our #ChildCareCantWait Toolkit to leverage social media to raise awareness about the importance of early care and learning and policies that support young children, families, and the early childhood workforce.
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Support for #childcare among Georgians is consistently strong and overwhelmingly bipartisan. 91% of likely Georgia voters say ensuring access to quality, affordable child care should be a priority for Congress. #ChildCareCantWait
Far too many families cannot access or afford #childcare, and instead have had to rely on inconsistent or unsafe options, cut working hours, or quit jobs. Congress must pass a big investment to make #earlylearning work for working families. #ChildCareCantWait
When parents don't have #childcare, they can't go to work. When businesses don't have employees, it impacts their bottom line. Georgia's economic success depends on whether families can access the early learning and care options they need. #ChildCareCantWait
Infant care exceeds in-state tuition at a four-year public college in Georgia. America's economic success depends on whether families can access the early learning and care options they need. #ChildCareCantWait
Our brains grow faster between ages 0 and 3 than any later point in life. Congress, don’t shortchange babies! Invest in the #PaidLeave, #ChildCare, and #EconomicSecurity they need for healthy development now and success in the future. #ChildCareCantWait
https://geears.salsalabs.org/addressamericaschildcare
When parents are at work, they want to know their kids are cared for in settings that support healthy development. But quality #childcare is often out of reach for families with low and middle incomes. Ask #Congress to pass a major investment to today: https://geears.salsalabs.org/addressamericaschildcare
Caregivers work hard to support their families. For many, reliable #childcare makes that work possible. Now is the time to pass a significant investment in our #earlylearning system so every family can afford quality care options. Contact #Congress today: https://geears.salsalabs.org/addressamericaschildcare
Millions of working parents have had to cut working hours or leave the workforce altogether to care for their children. Ask Congress to pass a significant investment in our #earlylearning system that works for America's working families. https://geears.salsalabs.org/addressamericaschildcare #ChildCareCantWait
The earliest years of life are when the majority of a child’s brain development occurs. Let's ensure all families can access high-quality #childcare and #preschool opportunities that will help their children learn and grow. #ChildCareCantWait
Support for #ChildCare among Georgians is consistently strong and overwhelmingly bipartisan. 91% of likely Georgia voters say ensuring access to quality, affordable child care should be a priority for Congress. #ChildCareCantWait
Far too many families cannot access or afford #childcare, and instead have had to rely on inconsistent or unsafe options, cut working hours, or quit jobs. #Congress must pass a big investment to make #earlylearning work for working families. #ChildCareCantWait
When parents don't have child care, they can't go to work. When businesses don't have employees, it impacts their bottom line. Georgia's economic success depends on whether families can access the early learning and care options they need. #ChildCareCantWait
Infant care exceeds in-state tuition at a four-year public college in #Georgia. Georgia's economic success depends on whether families can access the early learning and care options they need. #ChildCareCantWait
Our brains grow faster between ages 0 and 3 than any later point in life. #Congress, don’t shortchange babies! Invest in the #PaidLeave, #ChildCare, and #EconomicSecurity they need for healthy development now and success in the future. #ChildareCantWait
When parents are at work, they want to know their kids are cared for in settings that support healthy development. But quality #childcare is often out of reach for families with low and middle incomes. That's why we're asking #Congress to pass significant, sustained investment in our nation's child care system.
Caregivers work hard to support their families. For many, reliable #childcare makes that work possible. Hey #Congress, now is the time to pass a significant investment in our #earlylearning system so every family can afford quality care options.
Millions of working parents have had to cut working hours or leave the workforce altogether to care for their young children. This is why #Congress must approve a significant, sustained investment in our #earlylearning system that works for America's working families.
The earliest years of life are when the majority of a child’s brain development occurs. Let's ensure all families can access high-quality #childcare and #preschool opportunities that will help their children learn and grow. #ChildCareCantWait
Child care workers in our communities often earn poverty wages. Dedicated federal investment in child care would finally reward early educators for the invaluable work they do. That's why we're calling on #Congress to approve a significant investment in #ChildCare.
#ChildCareCantWait
Our current #earlylearning system is unsustainable. Families can’t afford the high cost of care. Half of Americans live in a child care desert. Providers earn low wages because they can only charge what families can afford. #ChildCareCantWait
A new bill proposed in Congress has the potential to create historic change for young children and families.
This new legislation is good for children, good for families, good for employers, and GREAT for Georgia.
What will the new legislation mean for access to child care, health care, and other supports for families?
Child care costs for younger children capped at 7% of family income for an estimated 9 out of 10 American families.
Free, high-quality universal preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds, with flexibility for parents to choose the setting.
Extension of the expanded child tax credit, which features $300 monthly payments for children under age 6.
Increased access to affordable health care for millions of working parents, especially in Georgia and across the South.
Expansion of rental and down payment assistance.
Join us in urging Congress to capitalize on this once-in-a-generation opportunity to approve significant, sustained investment in America’s children and families.
Visit: www.childcarecantwait.org
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