6.8 - Manifesto Point "E"

It is a reality of modern life that most mothers need to reenter the workforce before their children are in elementary school. Moreover, many mothers cannot depend on relatives to help. Mothers need highquality, nurturing childcare to ensure that children are safe, well cared for, and ready for school. America must invest in early care, not just because necessary for mothers and kids, but because each child is precious to society as a whole—they represent the future productive engine of our economy.

ACTION: Mothers want—

(1) Quality, affordable Childcare that is available to all parents who need it.

(2) Childcare providers who are paid at least a living wage and healthcare benefits.

(3) Programs to ensure that education and training opportunities are available to childcare providers, and childcare providers’ compensation should be increased commensurate with their education.