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We work to improve employment equity and make child care affordable for parents and better for children. Following/RTs ≠ endorsements #childcarematters

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Our Childcare Leadership Team represents hundreds of providers across the state, all are sharing the huge loss they’re experiencing as a result of the CCPP pause.

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New Mexico becomes first state to offer free childcare for all, a model that will help lift thousands out of poverty. #Childcare

https://t.co/74TnwVOtRZ

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This is not simply about money. There is a real social, emotional affect on children, families, and communities.

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Our Childcare Leadership Team represents hundreds of providers across the state, all are sharing the huge loss they’re experiencing as a result of the CCPP pause.

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Dropping out of college, dropping out of high school, losing workforce participation… all outcomes of this action.

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Mississippi has nation's lowest workforce participation rate, report shows, but by addressing the lack of affordable child care, lack of education and training opportunities, and low wages are barriers for women in the workforce, MS can change that. https://t.co/iMx8YprqrQ

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Amen!
And in Mississippi…
+Real Medicaid Expansion

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73% of mothers with kids under 18 are in the workforce. More than flowers or brunch, working moms need:

- Paid family leave
- Equal pay
- Universal childcare

(But get your mom flowers, too)

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We are thrilled that @SkillsCoalition featured our Employment Equity for Single Moms program is featured as a proven model for closing the #childcare and #opportunity gap in #Mississippi. Read more below 👇🏽

https://t.co/92EWoCrrpk

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The lack of affordable and accessible childcare shortchanges children, costs the American economy billions of dollars a year, stymies women professionally and is pushing families to the breaking point, according to the @AECFNews 2023 KIDS COUNT Data Book.

https://t.co/CTg1LTVTh3

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In Mississippi, child care issues keep 11% of employees from going to work, according to data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Child care is critical to our state economy and industry. This issue is happening across the country.

https://t.co/JUo2xh1Xk3

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Executive Director Carol Burnett breaks down what the DHS rule change to remove the child support requirement for child care assistance means for families in Mississippi. #ChildCareMatters
https://t.co/UzjBVggEWA

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Mississippi removes hurdle to child care for low-income single parents https://t.co/ZtTxlZFy0a via @clarionledger

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Our news conference is starting shortly. Watch LIVE here: https://t.co/bAwLVQNRzT

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Cost of living crisis hits childcare sector - ABC News -
WATCH! https://t.co/TroVgYAeVs

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Expanding childcare access is good for the community and can have a positive impact on being a strong family friendly community for years to come. Missouri Governor looks to expand access to childcare while reducing barriers to workforce.

https://t.co/OBofMhvTi6

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Republicans vowed robust post-Roe agenda. Here's how it’s going. - Mississippi Today https://t.co/n2bmrmB3Wy

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*NEW* @CLASP_DC factsheet estimates how much additional CCDBG funding each state could see with the FY23 $1.9B increase in federal discretionary funds. This is a step in the right direction that can expand CCDBG access beyond 1 in 6 eligible children. https://t.co/apS5OVAMNf

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As we welcome 2023 and prepare for a new #msleg session, we remain committed to advocating on behalf of Mississippi women, moms, and children. https://t.co/JozZi6kBfE

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Senate study group backs changes to support moms and families https://t.co/mQuTfdHj0v