Read our full statement responding to the Chauvin trial verdict for the murder of George Floyd and our resources for caregivers and families to hold space for children to process. https://t.co/Et4965Ze8r
"Child care providers have really been on the frontlines throughout the entire pandemic...They have been putting their own lives & livelihoods on the line since March to care for children & to make sure that families have a safe place to send their kids."
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#FairStart4Kids Act is a win-win-win-win-win.
☑️Win for children w/#earlylearning
☑️Win for parents w/#childcare allowing them to work
☑️Win for K-12 w/children ready for school
☑️Win for communities w/stable families
☑️Win for economy w/families able to spend locally
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"It's not enough to make day care affordable for parents.We also have to make sure providers are paid what they're worth..[they]are the foundation our economy is based on...Childcare is a maximum need.Those providing it should not be earning minimum wage."
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It's almost summer & that can mean new, temp. staff to help w/summer camps. We have 2 instructional videos to help new staff learn how to best wash hands & change diapers to prevent the spread of infections. Avail. in English, Spanish & Somali. https://t.co/lgG26D2xaf #childcare
Our #childcarecrisis is solvable. We can ensure that every family that needs childcare has access to hi-quality, affordable care, & that childcare professionals earn good wages-not the poverty wages they have endured for yrs. #ChildCare4All is good for the #economy too. #earlyed
CCA of WA's Family Center helps families w/young children who are experiencing #homelessness get #childcare at no cost for 4 months so they don't miss out on #earlyed. A proposed bill is in Olympia to expand no-cost care to 12 months. Please tell your reps you support it. #waleg
#Congress, #DYK our brains grow faster in the first 3 years than any later point in life? #ThinkBabies & make the potential of every #baby a national priority to ensure a strong future for our nation. https://t.co/qg5NgMckqr https://t.co/R6dh29I6mP
#MotivationMonday Are you a parent or a child care provider? Are you interested in talking to legislators about issues like subsidy rates? We would love to help you amplify your voice!
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