Mission: Readiness

Retired admirals and generals strengthening #NationalSecurity by ensuring #kids stay in school, stay fit, and stay out of trouble. Part of @Child_Success

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@Mission_Ready applauds @RepMackenzie @SusieLeeNV, @RepAshleyHinson, & @repkmr for introducing the Child Care Modernization Act in the House today. It will strengthen child care & better support working families. Congress needs to pass this important piece of legislation.

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A new report from the Afterschool Alliance on summer programs are in demand but out of reach for many. These programs can provide physical activity & nutritious snacks that can combat obesity a leading disqualifier for military service. Read their report: https://t.co/CJyMLI0nxd

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Already, millions are losing their SNAP benefits after Congress made significant changes to the program, including families with children. These cuts will lessen the pool of eligible recruits in the future.

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It's #NationalHomeVisitingWeek! Home visitors help young families thrive and set kids on a path to succeed in the forever. We thank home visitors for their dedication in helping families thrive.

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Read the study here: https://t.co/29xaOPtD6X

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Early childhood education, childhood nutrition, physical activity, out-of-school time, and youth diversion programs can help youth grow strong and healthy, preparing them for adult life, including military service, if they choose.

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#SNAP, the nations's largest child nutrition program, serves about 1 in 5 U.S. children including 2.8 million kids under 3. With new barriers to the program, many will lose their benefits in the months ahead.

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Programs like Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) ensure kids have at least one healthy, nutritious meal on days they are in a care setting. Find the study here: https://t.co/DwvwqQ303l

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Join our friends at ReadyNation for a webinar discussing the #childcarecrisis

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Join ReadyNation on March 3 at 1pm ET for a webinar discussing a new report showing the economic toll insufficient child care has on the U.S. economy. Register here: https://t.co/6aSYVZgn5o

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1 of the 3 disqualifiers for military service is a criminal history. Positive youth development approaches are preventive strategies that help kids to lead productive lives and join the military if they so choose. Read @FightCrime, new fact sheet here: https://t.co/wUtHErs70E

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Fact of the Week: A new report from ReadyNation finds that the ongoing #ChildCareCrisis has an economic toll of $172 billion annually. Policymakers must take action before it gets worse. Read the report: https://t.co/K0qbK9b7uW

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Our partners at @Ready_Nation will be releasing a new report next week on the economic toll of the #ChildCareCrisis. Make sure to visit their website on February 11.

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Next week, ReadyNation will release new findings from a survey of parents on the escalating economic toll of the #ChildCareCrisis. Visit https://t.co/VPzD9oLFhb on February 11 for the new report.

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High-quality child care and preschool programs keep kids engaged with learning and improve outcomes in the long-run. #ECE #preschool #preschoolworks https://t.co/ElW75fwnp3

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Today's Member Monday comes from retired General Edgington reminds us that #health and #education are important for #democracy and #freedom.

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CACFP provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults who are enrolled for care at participating child and afterschool care centers, day care homes, and adult day care centers. #hunger #foodinsecurity

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Congress has until the end of this week to finalize important spending bills that include funding for #childcare, #afterschool, and #headstart programs. Kids need Congress to come to a bipartisan solution to keep these important programs funded.

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High-quality early learning experiences can prepare kids for success in the future. That is why we were glad to see modest funding increases in Head Start and the Child Care Development Block Grant program in the bipartisan FY 2026 Labor-H approps bill released today.

[First Five Years Fund @firstfiveyears]

With just 2 weeks before funding runs out, now is the moment to speak up for child care.

Thanks to everyone who joined our advocacy webinar!

Panelists from @firstfiveyears, @ChildCareAware, @naeyc and @NatlHeadStart broke down what’s at stake and how advocates can push Congress to act.

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