As New York Nears an Early Care Milestone, This Funder Collaborative Is Advancing the Cause Liftoff WNY's early care work is one example of how advocacy support can help set the stage for major policy shifts.

Liftoff WNY's early care work is one example of how advocacy support can help set the stage for major policy shifts.

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Childcare can cost as much as college tuition in North Carolina.
Meanwhile, childcare workers are among the lowest-paid.

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Council passes Gutierrez bill requiring quarterly payment reports for child care providers The New York City Council passed a bill by Council member Gutierrez requiring the Department of Education to report quarterly on payments to child care providers and explain delays; the transcript does not include vote tallies or the meeting date.

The NYC Council just passed a groundbreaking bill to ensure timely payments to child care providers, aiming to tackle the childcare crisis head-on!

Learn more here

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Child care isn’t a luxury — it’s essential infrastructure for families and our economy.

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The Child Care Crisis Costs the U.S. Economy $172 Billion Each Year  - Institute for Child Success The economic cost of the child care crisis on families and businesses has more than doubled since 2018.

ReadyNation has released its new estimates on the impact of the #childcarecrisis:

It costs $172 billion annually to the US economy, families, and employers.

$172 BILLION. WITH A B.

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Rough numbers: about 1 in 5 childcare workers in the U.S. is an immigrant, and about 1 in 4 young children has at least one immigrant parent. When immigration policy shakes, so does early childhood.
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📣 Adding to the momentum behind #UniversalChildcare: 2 new reports👇looking at California's #childcare crisis and detailing reforms that would help make childcare a lot more affordable in the state.

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Tackling Childcare Affordability to Address Latina Wage Disparities Systemic bias continues to be a significant factor that adversely affects Latina earnings and worsens economic inequalities for their families despite state equal pay regulations.

to invest in affordable, culturally responsive childcare, flexible workplaces, and bilingual programs—so Latinas can thrive professionally without sacrificing family care. To learn more, click here: scholars.org/contribution... (2/3) #LatinaWageGap #ChildcareCrisis #GenderEquity #WomenInTheWorkforce

Billionaire Trump Sends Out Error-Filled Letters While Yanking Blue States’ Child Care Cash — The Daily Beast The letters, sent out late at night, appear to have been written in a rush.

Trump freezes $10B in child care, mislabels states in typo-ridden letters, and calls it “fraud.”

Kids lose! Pure cruelty + pure incompetence.

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The Trump administration's careless, sweeping pause to federal funding of childcare programs is a threat to families all across the nation. See the full story featuring longtime partner, Natalie Kiyah, at FOX 12: https://ow.ly/NFhr50XRkcO #childcareisinfrastructure #carecantwait #childcarecrisis

The Trump administration's careless, sweeping pause to federal funding of childcare programs is a threat to families all across the nation. See the full story featuring longtime partner, Natalie Kiyah, at FOX 12: https://ow.ly/NFhr50XRkcO #childcareisinfrastructure #carecantwait #childcarecrisis

The Trump administration just froze child care funds for all 50 states, D.C., and U.S. territories — all sparked by a deceptively edited video and unproven fraud claims. Millions of families are paying the price. Another abuse of the people by our own government.
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👍 EXCELLENT WORK, ASSHOLES! 👌
You have successfully tipped the childcare crisis completely over the cliff. Keep brainstorming for new, diabolical ways to hurt struggling, working families and further tank the economy!

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Trump admin freezes child care funds to all states over Minnesota fraud claims in Somali-run centers, demanding extra verifications and audits while eyeing blue-state reprisals. This exploitation spirals like stagnant reservoirs poisoning family lifelines. #ChildCareCrisis

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Coalition urges Kalamazoo County to place childcare millage on the ballot as providers warn of imminent closures A coalition of early‑childhood providers and advocates told the county board the local childcare system is in crisis — especially for infants and toddlers — and urged commissioners to place a voter-funded children's millage on the ballot to create dedicated local funding and stabilize the workforce.

Kalamazoo County is facing a childcare crisis with 90% of ZIP codes classified as deserts for infants and toddlers, prompting a call for a millage to fund vital services and support early childhood educators.

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Vouchers + corporate giveaways = $750 million with no proof they work.
Oklahoma’s families are paying the price.
👉 Read More - Shadow Budget Part 6: wlangdon.substack.com
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ICYMI: Rising child care costs are putting more pressure on Illinois families. Hear from two early childhood educators about what this means for caregivers, children, and the classrooms they serve. Read more hubs.la/Q03VJPPQ0 #ChildCareCrisis #affordability #swi2025

Illinois families are feeling the squeeze as child care costs rise. Two early childhood educators discuss the impact of this on caregivers, children, and the work they do. Read more: hubs.la/Q03V0RvJ0 #ChildCareCrisis #affordability #swi2025

Some parents paying more for child care than rent: Study “Spending almost $1,300 a month on child care is a massive burden for parents,” said Lending Tree’s Matt Schulz.

Arizona families are facing child care costs up to $1,900/month—more than rent in many areas. This isn’t family-friendly; it’s economic sabotage. We need real investment! 💔 #ChildCareCrisis #FamilyValues bit.ly/4oMVBzP

YWCA Kalamazoo urges county support for child-care relief, warns funding cuts risk provider retention DJ Perry of YWCA Kalamazoo described affordability, staff retention, licensing barriers and paused federal funding as drivers of a local child-care crisis and asked the county to collaborate on local solutions.

DJ Perry of YWCA Kalamazoo warns that without urgent county collaboration, local families may face a child-care crisis fueled by funding cuts and staffing challenges.

Learn more here!

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States stealthily slash child care subsidies, stranding vulnerable families in despair. In Indiana, waitlists swell to 30,000 children; Arkansas halts aid, triggering center closures and parental job losses. #ChildCareCrisis

U.S. Women Leaving Workforce at Record Rates Amid Childcare and Policy Challenges The U.S. labor market is experiencing a significant decline in female workforce participation, with nearly half a million women leaving

Millions of U.S. women leave the workforce, raising economic concerns.

#SheCession #WomenInWorkforce #LaborMarket #ChildcareCrisis #EconomicGrowth

Poll: More rural voters cutting back on basics, worried about child care Public News Service (PNS) is a member-supported news service that advocates journalism in the public interest. PNS's network of state-based news services distribute high quality public interest news…

A new poll shows West Virginia families are struggling with child care costs, averaging $850/month.

One in 5 parents are cutting back on essentials or risking job loss. 60% of eligible kids aren’t being served.

#ChildCareCrisis #WVFamilies #FirstFiveYearsFund #RuralVoices
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This state will be the first to offer free child care, regardless of income — The Washington Post New Mexico ranks last among all states on child well-being, but its Democratic governor has committed to be the first to offer free universal child care.

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Commerce City Council Members Discuss Childcare Crisis and Local Business Growth Council members report on childcare challenges and local events impacting Commerce City community.

Commerce City officials are tackling urgent issues like homelessness and childcare while celebrating local business growth—find out how they're shaping the community's future!

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4/12 Childcare crisis looming if schools close.

Beverly McCool from Grande Prairie: "Nobody's budgeting to pay for full-day child care in September."

Families with disabilities and low incomes will be hit hardest, potentially forcing unregulated childcare choices.

#ChildcareCrisis #Inequality