New Settlement’s Post

CSH supports the "Affordable Housing and Children Investment Act," national legislation introduced by Representative Adam Schiff. Families face immense pressures to balance work, finances, and childcare responsibilities in today's challenging world. Access to affordable housing and quality childcare are lifelines that enable families to flourish. When parents can secure homes they can afford, it alleviates financial stress and provides a stable foundation for their children to grow and thrive. Read our statement of support: https://lnkd.in/eWAgaD5d

EQUITY ACTION: Make Your Voice Heard for Children and Families! Despite progress, there are still significant childcare needs today in Delaware, leaving families struggling to pay their bills. Use this platform to tell local lawmakers directly to invest in child care to help families and the workforce. TAKE ACTION! -> https://lnkd.in/gQ_M4eKv #Delaware #EquityActionDE #NetDE

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🙌 Access to childcare is a top priority for our members and the business community. Today, Gov. Mike DeWine delivered the State of the State address committed to improving access to childcare for Ohioans. Stephanie Keinath, MPA, IOM and our Public Policy team continue to advocate for pro-business policies, including childcare for our workforce, as outlined in our Legislative Agenda. Learn more about the chamber's public policy priorities here 🔗 https://bit.ly/4cPdmJ4

Where's Childcare? Canadian families must have accessible, high-quality, inclusive, and affordable child care. "Tell friends, family, colleagues, and elected officials that we need more high-quality, low-fee not-for-profit and public child care spaces. Join the #WHERESCHILDCARECHALLENGE today!" "High-quality child care isn’t possible without the ability to attract and retain qualified early childhood educators and staff. The importance of adequate funding to implement competitive wage grids, enhance benefits, and improve working conditions for early childhood educators and staff to ensure the sustainability of the child care system." Learn more about the project: https://shorturl.at/cjnu8 Sign the open letter: https://shorturl.at/dwHIL Access the toolkit & share: https://shorturl.at/bimB1

Childcare expenses can be significant, but military families have options to alleviate some of the financial strain. If on-base childcare is unavailable, consider applying for military childcare fee assistance. This program offers a stipend to your childcare provider, helping to reduce your monthly childcare costs. The National Military Family Association provides step-by-step instructions on how to apply at https://buff.ly/3SEqlnx. #fiveandthrive #childcare #militaryfamilies

Now that we have the capital gains tax, Washington state will have more than $500 million every year to support childcare, early learning, and public education. At a time when our childcare system is in crisis, the capital gains tax makes it possible for more families to find and afford local options for their children’s care. Mega millionaires want to repeal the capital gains tax with Initiative 2109. I-2109, if passed, will drain these budgets and take away more than $5 billion from Washington education. Vote NO on I-2109! Endorse here: https://lnkd.in/eEEWx4hv

Kenyan mother, fishmonger and exporter, Veronica, knew she shouldn’t have to choose between her career and raising her son. High-quality, affordable childcare ensured she didn’t have to. Hear Veronica’s story, and learn more about how high-quality, affordable childcare has the power to transform lives—and economies—in the latest video in our series, Greater than the Sum: https://gates.ly/45MABAq

Did you know that the average cost of childcare for two children is higher than the cost of rent in all 50 states? While the lack of affordable childcare affects all Americans, moms across the U.S. are bearing the burden of this growing crisis. Join our partners, Moms First in seeking answers, solutions, and actions from our leaders on how they plan to combat the childcare crisis and relieve the burden of pushing countless families into debt. Ask CNN to put a spotlight on child care during the upcoming presidential debate on 6/27, and sign the petition at https://lnkd.in/ewGHvNgY #Debates2024

The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, in partnership with the Child Care Association of Louisiana, For Providers by Providers, Louisiana Association for the Education of Young Children, Louisiana Association of United Ways, and resource and referral agencies including Agenda, is conducting their annual survey of childcare providers in the state. This survey will help with understanding the issues early care and education providers in Louisiana currently face. All early care and education providers that serve children under 5 are encouraged to fill out this survey. You can complete the survey here: https://bit.ly/4bLJaOG