Family Economic Security

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

May 19, 2022

The news has been overwhelming about the baby formula shortage. If you have a child under the age of 1 and are dealing with this, like I am, I know how stressful, scary, and frustrating the shortage is. You are not in this alone. MomsRising is here to help share information with you about how to...

MomsRising Education Fund

Elyssa Schmier

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

May 13, 2022

We started the week energized by the hundreds of powerful stories you shared with us during the first ever MOMibuster! Thank you!! During the MOMibuster more than 98,000 views happened! Thank you also for tuning in! We hope you were able to sit back and be inspired by how each of our care stories...

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Selina Maldonado

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Maternal Justice

May 13, 2022

Due to a historic recall of some forms of baby formula, there is now a nationwide shortage of formula and it’s a very big deal, reaching a crisis point for many families. (¿Busca información en español sobre la escasez de fórmula para bebés? MamásConPoder la tiene. Haga clic aquí .) Here’s what’s...

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Elyssa Schmier

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

April 29, 2022

We’ve gathered your stories, of why Care Can’t Wait (Thank you!), And in a few days… it’s gonna be May. As April wraps up, we’re not slowing down. In anticipation of Mother’s Day, we are pushing Congress to pass robust family-centered legislation. We must ensure the wellbeing of pregnant workers,...

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Selina Maldonado

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

April 28, 2022

By: Alejandra Londono Gomez and Christian Collins Last November, Congress passed the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act . While the funding is dedicated to much-needed physical infrastructure projects, Congress has failed to support the child care needs of men and women who are...

MomsRising Education Fund

Alejandra Londono Gomez

Childcare & Early Education Family Economic Security Health Care Maternal Justice Military Families

April 26, 2022

Military families face the same challenges others across America face with the added complexities of a military lifestyle. In the last few years there have been many small steps that have incrementally improved maternal health care and parental leave while still in many instances taking several steps back in the implementation.

MomsRising Education Fund

Selina Maldonado

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food! Gun Safety Immigration Maternal Justice MomsRising

April 25, 2022

Se acerca el Día de la Madre, y después de más de dos años de estrés pandémico, vamos a celebrar nuestro día a lo GRANDE con un MAMIbuster! ¿Qué es MAMIbuster? ---> Durante ocho horas en el fin de semana del Día de la Madre, cientos de mamás, papás, padres, líderes y cuidadores de todo el país...

MomsRising Education Fund

Xochitl Oseguera

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security

April 18, 2022

We are moving full steam ahead on making sure our elected leaders pass high-quality, affordable childcare and pre-K, maternal health programs, nutrition supports, home- and community-based services, and paid leave for all. But all of that takes $$$. That’s why it’s a perfect time to make sure the wealthy and mega-corporations are paying their fair share!

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Elyssa Schmier

Family Economic Security Maternal Justice

April 14, 2022

Please join MomsRising in celebrating Black Maternal Health Week !!! Founded by our partners at the Black Mamas Matter Alliance , Black Maternal Health Week is a week of awareness, activism, and community building where the voices of Black Mamas are centered. It is also a great opportunity to call...

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Tina Sherman

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security MomsRising

April 13, 2022

Did you know Tax Day is next Monday (April 18th)? I know….it really creeped up on me this year as well! This is the perfect opportunity for us to spread the word about our values, our concerns, and what our families really, truly need: Congress to take action to make sure billionaires pay their fair share in taxes AND extend the monthly Child Tax Credit checks.

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Elyssa Schmier