Your first Florida Moms’ Seal of Approval Child Care champions have been awarded and we don’t want you to miss your chance to meet them! 

The Moms’ Seal of Approval on Child Care is mom made and mom moved. That means MomsRising moms have been in the driver's seat and are working to make child care a top election issue. As Florida gears up for the August 18th primary, showing up and getting to know local candidates for office is more important than ever. Meeting candidates face-to-face is one of the best ways to hear their priorities, ask questions, and share what matters most to you and your family. 

Here are upcoming events and direct ways to support candidates across Florida:

Upcoming Florida Candidate Events & Links! 

• Angie Nixon – U.S. Senate Candidate

  • Candidate on child care: “Floridians deserve universal childcare. We deserve a living wage. We deserve a future that isn't just affordable, but one that actually allows us to dream, to live, to flourish.”

  • Find an event near you! Angie Nixon Event Page

  • To support the Campaign: Donate to Angie Nixon

• Jennifer Jenkins – U.S. House Candidate (FL-08, Brevard and Indian River counties and parts of Orange County)

  • Candidate on child care: “When families have access to affordable, reliable child care, parents can participate in the workforce, children enter school better prepared to succeed, and communities are stronger. No parent should be forced to choose between their career and finding safe, reliable care for their children.”

  • Find an event near you! Check out Jennifer Jenkins’ Facebook events page for opportunities to meet her in person.  

  • To support the Campaign: Donate to Jennifer Jenkins

• U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel – U.S. House (FL-23, West Palm area)

  • Candidate on child care: “As a working mother and now working grandmother, I know the importance of early childhood education. I will continue to fight for increased funding for child care and Head Start programs, as well as push for legislation to improve child care and make it more affordable.” 

  • Find an event near you! Check out Lois Frankel’s Facebook events page for opportunities to meet her in person.  

  • To support the Campaign: Donate to Lois Frankel

• U.S. Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost (WON race) – U.S. House (FL-10, Central Florida/Orlando area)

  • Candidate on child care: “Too many Central Florida families are stuck between a rock and a hard place as they struggle to find affordable childcare that allows parents to work to make ends meet…Childcare shouldn't be a privilege just afforded to the wealthy.”

  • Find an event near you! Maxwell Frost Events Page

  • To support the Campaign: Donate to Maxwell Frost

• Emily Gregory – (Florida House 87 Candidate)

  • Candidate on child care: “As a mom, small business owner, and someone who has spent years supporting new and expecting mothers, I understand how foundational child care is to the success of families and our economy. I will continue to champion policies that expand access to affordable, high-quality child care and invest in early childhood education.”

  • Find an event near you! Emily Greogry Mobilize

  • To support the Campaign: Donate to Emily Gregory 

• Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet – (Florida House 42 Candidate)

  • Candidate on child care: “As a legislator, I will advocate for universal childcare. Access to affordable, high-quality early education is essential for working families and a strong economy. Care for all of Florida’s families is one of my key priorities, so that each child is building on a solid, community-oriented foundation."

  • Find an event near you!  Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet Updates

  • To support the Campaign: Donate to Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet

• Robin Bartleman – Florida State House Candidate (District 103)

  • Candidate on child care: “As a former special education teacher, I recognize the importance of early learning to set a strong foundation for children. During my tenure in the legislature, I have supported early learning and passed new laws to improve outcomes for students.”

  • Find an event near you!  Check out Robin Bartleman’s Facebook events page for opportunities to meet her in person.  

  • To support the Campaign: Donate to Robin Bartleman

• Dr. Anna V. Eskamani – Candidate for Orlando, Florida Mayor

  • Candidate on child care: “Affordable child care is crucial for supporting families and ensuring that all children receive quality early education. Additionally, paying early childhood professionals family-sustaining wages is essential to attract and retain skilled caregivers, thereby improving the overall quality of childcare services.”

  • Find an event near you!  Anna Eskamani Events Hub

  • To support the Campaign: Donate to Anna Eskamani

Support a child care champion running for office by:

1. Attending an event: Click the event links above to RSVP and get updates directly from the campaigns.

2. Fuel the work: Chip in $5 or $10 through the above campaign donation links to keep grassroots outreach powered up.

3. Bring a neighbor: Forward this email to a friend or fellow Florida voter!