From Ruth Friedman: Our child care system doesn’t work, making life worse for millions of families. Republicans claim to be lowering costs, but minor tax credits are no substitute for effective solutions to make child care affordable. Instead, R's are making the crisis worse tcf.org/content/comm...

As Republicans push us into a shutdown because they want to slash funding for basic needs like health care, Democrats are offering real proposals to #FundChildCare. We're excited to endorse the Child Care for Every Community Act, introduced this week by Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Mikie Sherrill!

Please share widely: childcareforeveryfamily.org/HeadStart📢 If you're a parent, family member, or early educator who has been experiencing changes in you#HeadStartrt program due to recent attacks on funding and programming...we want to hear from you!

People of every political persuasion in every state agree: we need to #FundChildCare, not take away the programs that families and kids count on. Read more: hechingerreport.org/rural-americ... #CareNotCuts #CareCantWait

We're feeling this extra hard this week — early childhood educators are essential to thriving communities which is why we're committed to ensuring they thrive too! Learn more and join us: childcareforeveryfamily.org

Back-to-school season is here, but for many immigrant families, it's not just about picking out outfits. It's about living in fear of being separated by ICE. Join us for a national Zoom call to learn how you can organize to support your school community. ✍:cca.is/kidsbelonginclassrooms

FREE EVENT 🗓️ Join the Child Care for Every Family Network and partners on Wed. 9/24 at 9am PT / 10am MT / 11am CT / 12pm ET! Register here: childcareforeveryfamily.org/events

You heard it here first! We're proud to share our endorsement of the Head Start for America's Children Act. We're so grateful to the lawmakers who understand that we must fully fund #HeadStart so that every child can attend and providers make good wages.

Immigrants and refugees are essential parts of our communities. Attacks on them are attacks on #childcare, kids, and families.

This #EqualPayDay, we're continuing to bang the drum that #childcare and #care workers need to earn good wages, receive benefits, and have a pathway to a union. Learn more and get involved: childcareforeveryfamily.org

Join us! 🗓️ On Wed. 9/24 at 9am PT / 10am MT / 11am CT / 12pm ET we'll be sharing updates and resources for parents, caregivers, and child care providers. Register and get the Zoom link at childcareforeveryfamily.org/events (please note individual registration is necessary for this event)

The #childcare crisis has gotten so much worse this year with delayed funding, DOGE cuts to administrative staff, and attacks on the child care workforce. We need to #FundChildCare and #PayProviders, full stop. All other "solutions" are lip service. 19thnews.org/2025/09/chil...

This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we celebrate the Hispanic and Latina caregivers who make up a crucial part of the child care work force — over 20% of all child care workers are Latina and 22% of all child care workers are immigrant women.

FFN care is often provided during nontraditional hours, such as evenings, overnight, weekends and/or holidays. FFN caregivers provide quality and convenient care that supports working families when they need it most. FFN care is the heart of communities. #FFNAppreciationWeek

With over 11.5 million children being cared for by an FFN caregiver each year, it is no surprise that many adults have fond memories of being in an FFN child care setting. Were you cared for by an FFN caregiver? Share your favorite memories in the comments below! #AllGrownUpFFN

With ~20% of child care providers and caregivers identifying as immigrants, the recent increase in immigration enforcement activities leaves many FFN caregivers vulnerable and afraid. Help us share these resources to support them: childcareforeveryfamily.org/resources

💭 Who are FFN caregivers? They are the grandmothers, nanas, aunties, abuelitas, family, friends and neighbors who care for children. They are the pillars of their communities. #FFNCareIsAlwaysThere

State and local policymakers looking to increase child care affordability, supply, and compensation must continue expanding public funding. Tri-Share does not build supply or substantively improve wages and benefits, making it a poor solution to the child care crisis. tcf.org/content/comm...

Today is #GrandparentsDay! Thank you to the many grandparents who provide primary care for their grandchildren. Were you cared for by a grandparent? Share a positive memory with us!💚 #ThanksGrandparents

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Add this to your calendar 📅 Join us as we share tools for what families and child care providers can do to prepare themselves for immigration emergencies. Sign up at childcareforeveryfamily.org/events

When we sounded the alarm that the Trump Administration wants to bar children from Head Start based on their immigration status, the movement for child care assembled🔥 We'll now be closely tracking how the administration responds and will share updates!

HOT TAKE: Republicans can't be out here claiming to care about #childcare when they're delaying & gutting funding, slashing benefits AND villainizing and harming immigrants (who make up at least 21% of the child care workforce). www.salon.com/2025/08/25/w...

Want to really make universal child care happen? We're looking for an Organizing Director who is passionate about building power with our amazing member organizations and wider movement. Learn more and apply today: childcareforeveryfamily.org/careers

It's time to publicly and permanently #FundChildCare. www.the74million.org/zero2eight/s...

Turn down for what. 🔥 Proud of this movement & the way we organize and push back together. #HandsOffHeadStart #TogetherForHeadStart www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/...

CAN'T SHUT US DOWN. 🔨 Over 7K (and counting!) have submitted a comment in protest of new rule changes to Head Start that would bar children from the program based on their immigration status. Use our new portal to get yours in: childcareforeveryfamily.org/comment. #HandsOffHeadStart

HUGE NEWS out of California! Congratulations to all the partners who worked to make this possible. When we organize, we win. 💪

ACTION ALERT: Republicans just spent TRILLIONS on a bill that doesn’t do anything meaningful to address the child care crisis and instead funds mass deportation and handouts for billionaires and big corporations. Contact your lawmakers today: bit.ly/HandsOffHeadStart

Our Co-Director Andrea Paluso was thrilled to participate in a panel today at @netrootsnation.bsky.social #NN25. We need bold, people-first policies to transform our economy—and we can't go about it as if it's business as usual. Thanks to all who came! Connect with us: childcareforeveryfamily.org

The budget that Republicans just voted for funnels BILLIONS into a deeply unpopular mass deportation effort that is terrorizing families and children across the country. It’s also going to have devastating impacts on child care, as at least 20% of the child care workforce are immigrants.

This is an all hands on deck moment! Attacks on Head Start are attacks on all of us. Whether you’re a provider, a parent, or a concerned community member, we need you to use your voice: bit.ly/HandsOffHeadStart #CareCantWait #HandsOffHeadStart #TogetherForHeadStart

“Child care is on a different level… it’s just not affordable,” says Head Start parent Michelle Heertje. Head Start families need champions that understand this crisis. Hear more from her & a Head Start parent & program director to learn about this crucial program ⬇️

Time for a little mythbusting! Learn more: childcareforeveryfamily.org/news #FundChildCare #SolveChildCare #CareCantWait

The latest attack on #HeadStart by the Trump administration? Barring kids from child care based on their immigration status. 🤯 This is not a drill. Submit your comment in opposition today: bit.ly/HandsOffHeadStart #HandsOffHeadStart #TogetherForHeadStart

Denying kids access to care and early education is wrong. Full stop. Take five minutes to submit a comment in opposition today: bit.ly/HandsOffHeadStart #HandsOffHeadStart #TogetherForHeadStart

ICYMI, the time to take action is now: childcareforeveryfamily.org/action #FamiliesFirst #SolveChildCare #FundChildCare

TAKE ACTION: We need as many folks as possible flooding HHS' inbox and demanding that they rescind their decision to strip Head Start from immigrant children: act.nwlc.org/a/headstart-... #HandsOffHeadStart

The recent decision to make Head Start a "federal public benefit" just so immigrant babies and toddlers can't access it is cruel, racist, and harms all of our families. Tell Republicans to keep their #HandsOffHeadStart! childcareforeveryfamily.org/action

Republicans chose billionaires. We choose each other. On July 26, 50 states rise to say: Not one more life traded for profit. Not one more family torn apart. Join us: www.mobilize.us/familiesfirs... #FamiliesFirst #CareNotCuts

Withholding funds causes mass chaos for providers, families & kids as centers scramble to stay open. By attacking Head Start and failing to #FundChildCare in the Big Ugly Bill, Republicans are making the child care crisis worse. #HandsOffHeadStart www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/u...

Today marks a new beginning. A #60HourVigil for #Medicaid started this morning. As it closes on Saturday, July 26, all 50 states have organized to demand that Republicans put #FamiliesFirst and prioritize #CareNotCuts. Find an event near you: www.mobilize.us/familiesfirs...

NI UNO MÁS. Este 26 de julio, en los 50 estados, alzamos la voz para exigir: #CareNotCuts #NuestrasFamiliasPrimero 📍Inscríbete para asistir a un evento: www.mobilize.us/familiesfirs... 📍Inscríbete para organizar un evento: www.mobilize.us/familiesfirs...

NOT ONE MORE. On July 26, in all 50 states, we rise to demand: #CareNotCuts #FamiliesOverBillionaires 📍Sign up to attend an event: www.mobilize.us/familiesfirs... 📍Sign up to host event: www.mobilize.us/familiesfirs...

🔔Don't forget: our All-Network Meeting is this Thursday, 7/17. We'll be talking about current attacks on child care and our families and what you can do to fight back. Register now: childcareforeveryfamily.org/networkmeeting

Read our full statement on what's happening with Head Start at childcareforeveryfamily.org/press-release and join us in taking action!

A place to channel your rage: childcareforeveryfamily.org/action *** Un lugar para canalizar tu ira: childcareforeveryfamily.org/es/action

BREAKING: Senate Republicans have betrayed kids and families with the passage of their #BigBeautifulBill, which actually just gives big fat tax breaks to billionaires and corporations and guts crucial programs to fund mass deportation & family separation. childcareforeveryfamily.org/press-releas...

TODAY at 7:15 pm ET/6:15 pm CT/4:15 pm PT! We're joining our partners @WhipKClark, @domesticworkers, #CareCantWait and many more for a Virtual Rally to Stop the Big Betrayal Bill. This bill cuts Medicaid, SNAP and separates more families–& we say NO! Join us: www.mobilize.us/ndwa-c3/even...

Happy #FathersDay to all (except the Republican members of Congress who want to cut funding for child care and everything else families need)