Tell Congress to Cut the Pentagon Budget and Support Vulnerable Persons First

From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): The new majority in the House of Representatives wants to cut spending down to FY2022 levels, but what it really means is they’re planning on exempting the Pentagon from cuts and instead cutting … Continued

Tell the Governor to Grow Access to High Quality Pre-K, Child Care, and More

From Start Strong PA (https://startstrongpa.org/): Add Your Name Today! Pennsylvania’s new Governor, Josh Shapiro, is already working on his Administration’s priorities. Pre-K for PA, Start Strong PA , Childhood Begins At Home, and Thriving PA Campaigns are uniting in a petition effort urging … Continued

Tell Congress to “Get Their Ducks in a Row” During Lame Duck to Support Families

From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Policies like the Child Tax Credit are a huge deal and families are tired of waiting, so we are sending ALL the ducks to Washington, DC instead – and we need you to back us up at … Continued

Tell Congress to Stop the Child Care Crisis

From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): High-quality child care plays a crucial role in supporting children’s healthy development, learning, and school readiness, while also supporting parents’ ability to work, train, or pursue an education. Sadly, too many families struggle … Continued

Tell Our Senators to Expand Medicaid to 12 States that Haven’t Expanded and Address Child Care and Care Emergency

From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): “South Carolina, where I live, has refused to expand Medicaid coverage and I volunteer in my church’s outreach program. Our clients need medical care and can’t afford it. There is very little help for them. If … Continued

Tell Our Senators to Support Critical Programs for Young Working Families—Including Child Care

From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): As the Senate works frantically to finish a tax and investment deal before the September 30th deadline―in order to pass the bill with a simple majority vote―there is one glaring omission. A critically … Continued