Been saying this! Have you signed our petition to tell the County Board you want PFA fully funded, instead of tax cuts for the top 10%? actionnetwork.org/petitions/fu...

"Let's be honest about the broader political moment here. PDX voters approved progressive programs like PCEF & Preschool for All. Almost immediately, powerful institutions start looking for ways to shrink them, redirect the money or to argue that they shouldn't have even existed in the first place."

Supporting 200+ small childcare providers is no small feat, it's really cool to see a program creating real business opportunities while keeping wages fair for staff.

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Great news everyone: we have a record number of applications AND we still have room for more kids! Remember how we said "roll out faster"? Time to enjoy the ride! 🎢 Applications reopen on June 16.

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Missed the deadline? Don't worry - another chance is coming right up! 📢 "the county expects to enroll nearly all available seats in the upcoming year, through a secondary application period beginning June 16."

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Big congratulations to Dr. Tammy Carpenter on her win! ✨🎉

Preschool for All sees record demand ahead of largest expansion yet! This surge comes as we nearly doubled available seats from last school year, allowing the program to place more than 7,000 children within local preschools. The secondary open application period will launch on June 16.

Do you enjoy Preschool for All existing? Please take a moment and tell the Governor to reject new tax cut proposals from the ghouls who hate it. Our friends at @ocppnews.bsky.social made it easy! ⤵️

(She's talking about YOU! 🫵) Read this beautiful thread from @jvegapederson.bsky.social's State of the County address to reflect on what an enormous people's victory this program is! 🥹❤️✨

In a surprise to no one, Preschool for All is still in the crosshairs of the wealthy few. Governor Kotek's "prosperity council" appears poised to demand "reduction of top marginal income tax rates". Prosperity for whom?

⏰ Alright, it's time. Call your friends with kids! Tell them there's no income cap or eligibility criteria to get a seat other than living in Multnomah county (and being very young!) pfa.multco.us 🌠The deadline is MIDNIGHT.

Preschool for All deadline for the 2026-2027 year is TOMORROW, Thursday, May 14 at 11:59PM. Families at every income level can apply. PFA connect 3- and 4-year-olds in Multnomah County to free, culturally responsive, inclusive preschool. ➡️ 🔗 pfa.multco.us/ #preschoolforall #multnomahcounty

🚨 If you're in Multnomah county, you have ONE MORE DAY to apply to save $20k on preschool. If you're outside of the county, follow us for more info on how to win this program statewide! Apply NOW: pfa.multco.us

I recently visited a Preschool for All classroom at Sacramento Elementary in the Parkrose School District and saw firsthand the incredible work educators are doing to support young learners. The Preschool for All application deadline has been extended to May 14. pfa.multco.us

Thank you to everyone who came out to Preschool for All Provider Appreciation Night! Hundreds of preschool providers across Multnomah County will offer over 7,000 free seats this next school year. Applications are open until Thursday, May 14 at 11:59 pm. Learn more & apply at pfa.multco.us

Eliot Neighborhood Children are Eligible for Preschool for All – Apply Now! Deadline This Thursday 5/14 If you have a 3- or 4-year-old, your child can receive free preschool through Preschool for All. Applications are now open through April 30 for the 2026–27 school year. Seats are available…

Down. To. The. Wire! 😅 Apply HERE: pfa.multco.us

💐 Thank you for signing the PFA pledge for Mother's Day, @councilormorillo.bsky.social! "It’s not enough to say we care about families, mothers, and women in the workforce. We have to actually show it by supporting systemic changes that make it possible for them to thrive."

Solidarity with all the childcare workers who are participating in the Day Without Child Care all over the Oregon this Monday! ❤️✊

There are 5 days left to apply for a seat with Preschool for All! Apply by Thursday, May 14 at 11:59PM at pfa.multco.us.

Did you know you have seven more days to apply for Preschool for All?

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Please share! We need every young family to know that Preschool for All is rapidly expanding, with over 7,000 tuition-free seats available next year. There is no income requirement: Preschool for All is for everyone. Learn more at pfa.multco.us

Good news! More time for families to apply for Preschool for All. The deadline is now extended through Thursday, May 14. With over 7,000 seats available this year, we want to make sure every family has the chance to secure a spot for 2026-27! Apply at pfa.multco.us

📢 Applications are OPEN! "In Oregon, Multnomah County is alone in offering free preschool to families regardless of income. In 2020, voters overwhelmingly approved taxing high income households to provide free preschool to all 3- and 4-year-olds whose families want them to attend."

A thing to understand about @mitchgreen.bsky.social is it’s unusual for elected officials to rate the work of academics and subject matter experts above the wheedling of industry lobbyists and the whining of local nutjobs, but here he is. Keep this guy posting for D4 secure.actblue.com/donate/m4pdx

*touches headset* What's that? Deadline extended? Deadline extended! New closing date for applications is MAY 14TH!

⏳EIGHT DAYS LEFT to apply for a seat! All children in Multnomah County who will be 3 or 4 years old on September 1st are welcome! pfa.multco.us

Speaking of, there are only NINE MORE DAYS to get your applications in for the coming year of Preschool for All! pfa.multco.us

How do I get a high paying job so I can pay the preschool for all tax? Please, I want to not be poor so I can pay exciting taxes

This is me and I went back to work sooner than I expected and we do in fact pay this tax now.

The countdown begins! The window to apply to Preschool for All closes in TEN DAYS! Have you applied yet? 👀

✨WE CAN HAVE A THRIVING COUNTY WHERE EVERYONE HAS WHAT THEY NEED 🚨BUT NOT IF WE PRIORITIZE TAX CUTS FOR THE WEALTHY

"One TAG member, Mary King, an emerita professor of economics at Portland State University, went as far to vote against the group’s recommendations (...) “We can’t afford to delay and I think it’s irresponsible to delay given the promise to the voters, families, and small business providers""

Meagan Day: Why the Rich Should Get Free Public Childcare Too @friendsofpfa.bsky.social

The most recent and relevant data is clear: “Between the third and fourth years of the tax, we see consistent growth, even at the high level.”

MultCo economist Jeff Renfro: "I’ll just say, I have access to all of the Preschool for All tax returns. (...) I don’t see a ton of evidence that there is an exodus of high-income people in our preschool for all tax returns." (from www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NO4...)

CEO of Workforce SW on Preschool for All: “We can learn from them in a lot of ways and see how it goes,” Halliday said. “I would imagine it will continue to increase women’s participation in the labor force.”

Andrew Hoan with Orwellian doublespeak. He said to the Business Journal that PFA “promised to help all families access affordable preschool.” The promise, directly from the measure 2/3 of voters approved: “Establishes a tuition free preschool program.” He is not a credible source just propaganda.

But we won’t let them take what’s ours - sign the petition today, sign up for emails at friendsofPFA.org, and join Portland DSA! Petition here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/fu...

The PMC takes another step closer to killing Preschool for All, just like they’re coming for PCEF. They want to keep money at the top, and for working families to stay poor or move out of the county because they can’t afford to live here anymore.

Just stopped by the Multnomah Building and picked up a PFA sign!! So cool to see the county gov giving these out. It is crucial we are vocal about our support for this amazing program!

Anyone who wants a #PFA sign can pick one up at the Multnomah Building front desk, 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday. If you want a sign up but cannot pick one up, email me at [email protected]. PFA applications are open the entire month of April. Apply at pfa.multco.us. Link in bio. #MultCoD1

💛 Nobody knows better the true toll of not having the support you need for your family than parents who have been in this situation. For Cody, the experience helped galvanize his support for Preschool For All:

I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: Fully Fund Preschool for All. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/fu...

💸 Programs like Preschool Promise and HeadStart provide invaluable support to the families who qualify, but the cost burden of preschool hits even middle-class families hard and often leads to debt. Casandra is a mom in Montavilla and she tells us what Preschool For All has meant to her:

Yes, child care should be free regardless of what your burger costs.