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Reactions and resolve in the wake of Texas' draconian six-week abortion ban. Back-to-school stress and solidarity. Members in the press urging action to fix the child care crisis. Whew! Busy week in the MomsRising universe. Catch up on the content you might have missed this past week...and Keep Rising!
FAQ for our postcard volunteers writing to #ProtectPregnantWorkers
Imagine the feeling when I received a message, six days after that first notice, that my child should’ve been quarantined because she, indeed, was in contact with the person that tested positive.
At this moment, the Delta variant is sickening an unprecedented number of children, pediatric ICU beds are filling up, and schools are opening for the fall. It is irresponsible for school officials not to take basic steps to make sending our kids back to school as safe as possible. Here are three meaningful actions you can take RIGHT NOW to protect kids from COVID-19 during back-to-school.
Right now, Congress is rapidly finalizing the details of the budget that will determine how much funding we have for child care and early learning. This is the moment our movement has been waiting for. Because of your actions, texts and calls now and over the years, we collectively let Congress know that the lack of child care is NOT a game. We know this -- we are living this! -- in these weeks of crunch time between summer and school: The lack of child care is not a game ! Tell Congress to...
It's not enough to go back to where we were. We need to build back better. In our Care Economy Storybook 2021, MomsRising has captured powerful and moving stories from families across the nation about how hard it is to give care, making the case that it doesn't have to be this way.
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August 19, 2021
In spite of the frenzy of back-to-school and end-of-summer, over 30 parents and community members came together in Chester County earlier this month to celebrate caregiving, and remind our members of Congress that essential programs like paid family and medical leave, early learning, and home and community-based services keep our families afloat! MomsRising joined the Fund for Women and Girls, CASA in Action, and special guest Representative Chrissy Houlahan for a meet-up with crafts for kids,...
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August 26, 2021