Washington State MomsForce
The Washington State MomsForce works to ensure that the needs of Washington moms, caregivers, and families are visible in our communities and to our lawmakers. We do this by opening up lines of communication directly to leaders that work for moms and families.
The Washington State MomsForce represents 40,000 moms, dads, and families across the Evergreen State. Over 10+ years of advocacy, MomsRising members have won historic investments in:
- early learning and affordable childcare
- funding for dual language learning programs
- pregnant worker protections
- statewide paid sick days
- paycheck transparency laws
- paid family and medical leave for ALL
- a working families tax credit
Together, our voices are a powerful force for change.
Ready to join us? Here's how! Check out our latest opportunities for action down below.
Questions? Reach out to our Washington State MomsForce Director, Maggie Humphreys, at maggie@momsrising.org. |
We're making a difference for women, moms, and families in Washington State, and we want you to be a part of it!
Here are just a couple of examples of what our members and Washington State MomsRising elected leaders have said about our work:
My journey began as a MomsRising Fellow. I gained valuable knowledge and experience that sharpened my leadership skills by talking with legislators, parents, families, children and my community.
After my time spent as a MomsRising Fellow, I became a Beacon Hub Leader. Here I was given the opportunity to shine within my community. Just knowing that my community trusts me, and are willing to fight the good fight for the parents, children, families, community and our campaigns, let’s me know that I’m doing something RIGHT!
- Carolyn Solitaire, Washington State MomsForce Fellowship Alum and Beacon Community Hub Leader
MomsRising and their members were critical to winning paid family and medical leave inWashington State. MomsRising staff ensured that the experiences and needs of families were centered in crafting our state’s best-in-nation paid leave program and MomsRising members made thousands of contacts with my colleagues in the legislature to let them know that moms were counting on them to lead on leave. We couldn’t have done it without them.”
- Washington State Representative June Robinson
“MomsRising and their 40,000 Washington members were instrumental in our state’s paid family and medical eave victory. They brought the voices of mothers, fathers, and family caregivers right into the heart of the policy-making process. Washington’s paid family and medical leave law will not only strengthen families here in Washington, but it will also serve as a blueprint for other states to follow. I am so thankful for the partnership of MomsRising and their continued work to champion working moms and families.”
- Washington State Senator Karen Keiser
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Under current law, nearly half of Washington workers who are eligible for paid leave are not guaranteed their job back if they take leave. Accessing paid leave could not only result in being fired, but could also cause workers to lose access to healthcare at a time when they or their family need it the most. House Bill 1213 would fix that.
At this very moment, Washington lawmakers are deciding how to solve our state's budget shortfall. That's why they need to hear from you right now!
Take action now to urge lawmakers to expand access to the Working Families Tax Credit!
The Washington State Senate took a big step forward for families and childcare providers and now the House has the chance to do the same! Help us keep up the momentum and get things done for Washington families!