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Childcare & Early Education MomsRising MomsRising Near You

June 8, 2023

Choosing a child care option that works for your family can be HARD! People say that when you have a child it’s like your heart is walking around outside your chest. Rarely does that feel more true than when trying to figure out child care. When your child is going to be away from you for part of...

MomsRising Education Fund

Beth Messersmith

MomsRising MomsRising Near You

March 24, 2023

Last week, the 2022-2023 Washington State MomsForce Fellows met for the first time in Olympia for their in-person retreat and to participate in our annual lobby day! Fellows connected in real life, filmed their capstone MomTalk projects, and bonded over their growth throughout the year-long...

MomsRising Education Fund

Mandy Kwan

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Childcare & Early Education Family Economic Security MomsRising MomsRising Near You Politics & Policy

March 9, 2023

Have you heard the great news?! Senate Bill 5225 passed in the Washington State Senate with a strong bipartisan vote. We’ve gotten this far because of the advocacy of families and MomsRising members like you - thank you! Join us in thanking our Senators for standing up for families and providers by...

MomsRising Education Fund

Mandy Kwan

MomsRising MomsRising Near You Social & Emotional Development

March 1, 2023

Children’s books and young adult books are being banned across Florida and together we can put a stop to it. New to the issue? Read the description below. If you are already looped in and ready to stop book bans, TAKE ACTION by clicking this link and skip to the links at the end for more actions ...

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Jeannina Perez

MomsRising MomsRising Near You Politics & Policy

February 3, 2023

Famous children’s author Dr. Seuss wrote “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” But not so much in Florida. Under a Florida law that went into effect in July 2022, all books in elementary school libraries must be reviewed by a certified media specialist. This includes much loved classroom collections for independent reading. As a result, Florida teachers are increasingly being told that they should remove books or they risk being charged with a third-degree felony.

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Gina Arias

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MomsRising Near You

January 30, 2023

Our Florida public schools really need your help because right now state legislators in Tallahassee are trying to defund our schools! They’re so eager to defund the schools they’ve even made it their top legislative priority - and we have to act now to put a stop to it. → Click here to send a...

MomsRising Together

Jeannina Perez

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Family Economic Security MomsRising MomsRising Near You Politics & Policy

January 27, 2023

Along with our coalition partners , we at MomsRising are spreading some good news! Over 400,000 Washington households will be eligible for the Working Families Tax Credit starting in February 2023. Are you curious about the program? Want to help spread the word? You’re reading the right blog post!...

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Mandy Kwan

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Childcare & Early Education Family Economic Security MomsRising MomsRising Near You Politics & Policy

January 24, 2023

If you know anyone with a child in child care you know that the system is broken. Families can't afford care or find any openings in their area. Parents, especially moms, are being pushed out of the workforce. All this while child care providers are earning poverty-level wages and struggling to...

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Mandy Kwan

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Childcare & Early Education Family Economic Security MomsRising MomsRising Near You Paid Family Leave Politics & Policy

January 19, 2023

It's that time of year again - kiddos are returning to school, the days are getting (ever so slightly) longer, and Washington State's lawmakers are back in Olympia for the annual state legislative session. Between now and April, lawmakers will be making key decisions about child care, early...

MomsRising Education Fund

Mandy Kwan

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Family Economic Security MomsRising MomsRising Near You Politics & Policy

January 11, 2023

Washington made history in 2021 when the legislature passed and funded the Working Families Tax Credit , a first-of-its-kind policy for the state that will put millions of dollars back into the pockets of families. Eligible households can receive up to $1,200 per year starting February 2023. We...

MomsRising Together

Mandy Kwan