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Childcare & Early Education Family Economic Security Immigration Maternal Justice Paid Family Leave Paid Sick Days

April 24, 2020

Happy Friday. We hope you've had a good week, and are looking forward to some down time this weekend. We know how busy these times are, whether you're able to stay at home, or one of our brave workers on the front lines. Our weekly list of Top 5 Actions is a handy round-up of the biggest campaigns...

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Karen Showalter

Childcare & Early Education

April 13, 2020

Recently I have been asked whether Head Start programs are open or closed during the coronavirus outbreak. The answer is that they are open and have been on the front lines throughout this public health crisis. Head Start programs in Washington State are providing child care to essential workers, homeless children, children at risk of abuse or neglect, and other priority populations as needed.

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Joel Ryan

Breastfeeding Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Paid Family Leave

April 10, 2020

First: we are sending strength to you, your family, and your community. These are unprecedented times. But times like these also remind us why it's so important to stand up and speak out for the issues we care about, both during times of crisis and in the long-term. Below please find our latest...

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Karen Showalter

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Childcare & Early Education

April 7, 2020

First, let me say that I hope this note finds you and the ones you love safe and healthy. I also want you to know ZERO TO THREE is here for you and everyone who cares about the health and well-being of babies and toddlers. Our work together, on behalf of the youngest among us, is far too important...

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Matthew Melmed

Childcare & Early Education Family Economic Security

April 7, 2020

Every morning for the last two weeks I’ve woken up wondering what impact this COVID-19 crisis will have on my toddler’s life along with our entire country. My partner and I are juggling our work schedules (like so many parents and caregivers!) the best we can as we try to give her some semblance of...

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Jeannina Perez

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Maternal Justice Paid Family Leave

April 3, 2020

Last week, the CARES Act was passed by Congress and signed into law. You can read our statement here . While there is still more work to be done, the CARES Act provides urgently-needed support to moms and working families, small businesses and the health care system. This week's actions are things...

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Sue Anne Reed

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Childcare & Early Education Paid Family Leave Paid Sick Days

April 3, 2020

As you know, this movement fights for essential, lifesaving, and long overdue rights for all women, moms and families every day -- rights like accessible, affordable healthcare and child care, paid sick days, paid family and medical leave, among others. Rights that are more important than ever in times of crisis like now.

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Anita Sarah Jackson

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget MomsRising Social & Emotional Development

March 31, 2020

Parents of young children are probably the most tired and affected during this time of staying safe at home. Young children, unlike older children, do not have the ability to separate this time of sheltering at home from “normal time.” This is why a parent of a young child needs to be careful in...

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Lina Acosta Sandaal

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Childcare & Early Education Paid Family Leave Paid Sick Days

March 30, 2020

Congress passed, and the President has signed, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which is effective from April 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020. Congress also passed and the President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which is generally effective on March 27, 2020. The CARES Act amended FFCRA with respect to some sick time provisions and also provides expanded unemployment insurance benefits. Below are responses to some Frequently Asked Questions by workers about the new laws as they pertain to paid sick time. You can read A Better Balance’s statement about the passage of FFCRA and how we are fighting for additional protections, here.

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A Better Balance

Childcare & Early Education MomsRising Social & Emotional Development

March 26, 2020

When I heard a COVID-19 made homeschooler “pooh-pooh” the merits of educational play, I realized that we need to reassess the definition of play and build homeschooling programs, be they temporary or long-term that incorporate play as a means of achieving more effective learning.

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