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September 13, 2022

Those earliest moments with our babies are some of the most magical, full of firsts—first breath, first smile, first step. Supporting new moms and birthing people and their babies during those magical moments is critical for strengthening our communities and promoting positive parent-child...

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Felicia Burnett

Childcare & Early Education

August 17, 2022

Good news for families across New York State: expanded eligibility for child care subsidies is here! In simple terms, this means that the income eligibility for child care subsidies has expanded! As of August 1st, in New York, families of 2 earning up to $54,930 and families of four earning up to $...

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Diana Limongi

Childcare & Early Education

August 17, 2022

¡Buenas noticias para las familias de todo el estado de Nueva York! La elegibilidad ampliada para los subsidios de cuidado infantil está aquí! A partir del 1 de agosto, en Nueva York, las familias de 2 integrantes que ganen hasta $54,930 y las familias de cuatro integrantes que ganen hasta $83,250...

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Diana Limongi

Sometimes we as moms don’t realize just how important our role is – the seriousness of keeping another mammal alive.

Breastfeeding Childcare & Early Education MomsRising Social & Emotional Development

August 17, 2022

I live (and work) with a herd of animals – horses, dogs, chickens and more. I spend long hours with them, learning their way of life, their state of being, and their patterns in relationships – including motherhood. In June, we welcomed a beautiful litter of six healthy Border Collie pups. (That...

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Beth Anstandig

Little girl in purple jacket, pink pants and rain boots bending down to plant flowers with a teacher squatting down next to her.

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security

August 10, 2022

Last Friday was my daughter’s last day in her pre-k program. We found the program when we bought our house in 2019, a much simpler time, pre-pandemic. We toured a couple local centers, but ultimately fell in love with this one because of their play-based learning curriculum, the inclusion of nature in the program, and the amazing teachers.

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MacKenzie Nicholson

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July 28, 2022

"South Carolina, where I live, has refused to expand Medicaid coverage and I volunteer in my church's outreach program. Our clients need medical care and can't afford it. There is very little help for them. If we had expanded Medicaid, they would be in much better health and some could even go back...

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Felicia Burnett

Childcare & Early Education

July 25, 2022

En junio pasado, el Center for American Progress publicó una columna sobre los beneficios de las inversiones en cuidado infantil para los educadores K-12. No se puede subestimar la necesidad de invertir en cuidado infantil a nivel federal. Las familias de todo el país le han estado mostrando al...

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S. Nadia Hussain

Childcare & Early Education

July 21, 2022

This past June, the Center for American Progress published a column on the benefits of child care investments for K-12 educators. The need to invest in child care on a federal level cannot be understated. Families around the country have been showing to Congress for years that our child care system is broken, and the pandemic only made things worse.

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S. Nadia Hussain

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food! Maternal Justice

June 30, 2022

I know the past few weeks have been challenging ones to be parents and caretakers. In these difficult times we really appreciate you continuing to be engaged, advocating for what our families need, and sharing your stories. Speaking of stories, we want to know if you are still having trouble...

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Elyssa Schmier

Childcare & Early Education

June 30, 2022

In November 2021, we launched the National RISERS fellowship program with a group of 20 moms from 15 states with the goal of building the power of these extraordinary moms and advocates. The RISERS fellows spent months developing their leadership skills and learning about power building and...

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Diana Limongi