Rent, childcare, groceries, gas—these basic necessities are costing more each year. #AB1690 by Asm. Ahrens expands the Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC) to gradually increase eligibility for CalEITC households, providing a bigger tax refund to California families.
AB 1690 is in the committee’s suspense file for now, which means it’s critical for legislators to continue to hear from Californians that this bill is important to us! Urge your officials to support this bill moving forward: go.unitedwaysca.org/yctc
#AB1690 #TaxCredits
At today’s Assembly Revenue & Taxation Committee hearing, Jamie Bender shared: “My daughter just turned 6, and we’re about to lose the Young Child Tax Credit, even though the costs of raising a child don’t disappear.”
#AB1690 would help families keep this critical support.
Today, #AB1690 by Asm. Patrick Ahrens was heard in committee!
AB 1690 expands the Young Child Tax Credit to support families as the cost of raising a child continues beyond age 6. It's time to act, CA families can’t wait! @unitedwaysca.bsky.social @calbudgetcenter.org @equalrightsadv.bsky.social
👏💕 #AB1690 (Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens) is essential to expand the Young Child Tax Credit for #CalEITC households and get CA families get the most from their tax refund!
CA families aren't making enough to make ends meet. It doesn't have to be this way. #CALeg, support #AB1690 by Asm. Ahrens and give families the boost they need by creating a more inclusive Young Child Tax Credit.
go.unitedwaysca.org/yctc
Kalisha Monee' Goodwin, M.S., Fresno-based marriage & family therapist & consultant said it clearly: budgets & line items matter, but what really matters is what policies mean at the kitchen table.
#EndChildPovertyCA #AB1690 #FundFamilies #EconomicJustice #CommunityPower
