Karen Struble Myers, CFRE’s Post

It’s nice to see both Vice Presidential nominees weigh in on an issue that impacts most American families with young children: child care. Overwhelming bipartisan majorities of Americans recognize the importance of accessible, affordable and high-quality early childhood education. Access to quality child care benefits families and keeps America’s economy growing. We may have some differences around the edges in determining how we get there, but the principle remains true: we need to do better for our families and kids. The time for action is now. https://lnkd.in/ecjSCSKn

From the Georgia Budget & Policy Institute: "Child care, elder care and disability care are crucial for our society. However, care work is not seen as a public good and is void of adequate public investment. Instead, our state and country place an undue child care burden on women despite their often needing and wanting to earn a living. In child care, we subsidize the true cost of care on the backs of ECE teachers, who, in Georgia, are disproportionately Black, and earn far less than the work demands." Read the GBPI's budget and policy recommendations paving the way to an accessible, thriving child care system that benefits both providers and families at https://buff.ly/3Yw1s1w

From the Georgia Budget & Policy Institute: "Child care, elder care and disability care are crucial for our society. However, care work is not seen as a public good and is void of adequate public investment. Instead, our state and country place an undue child care burden on women despite their often needing and wanting to earn a living. In child care, we subsidize the true cost of care on the backs of ECE teachers, who, in Georgia, are disproportionately Black, and earn far less than the work demands." Read the GBPI's budget and policy recommendations paving the way to an accessible, thriving child care system that benefits both providers and families at https://buff.ly/3Yw1s1w

"Meanwhile, the burden created by our collective failure to build a truly supportive and community-nurturing child care system will grow heavier. And that is how and why pillars crumble." The crumbling childcare system in New Hampshire is not just a crisis for parents—it’s a crisis for our entire community. Without a robust childcare system: 1. Workforce productivity suffers: Parents, especially mothers, are forced to leave the workforce or reduce hours, creating talent shortages across industries. 2. Economic stability falters: Businesses lose valuable employees, and communities lose the economic contributions of working parents. 3. Future generations are at risk: High-quality early education is foundational for children’s development, impacting their lifelong ability to succeed and contribute to society. Strong childcare systems are the pillars of thriving economies and healthy communities, and when they crumble, so do the structures that hold us together. Parents, employers, and community leaders alike need to advocate for policies and investments that prioritize childcare. When families thrive, communities flourish, and together, we can strengthen the future of New Hampshire.

NEW: Governor Gavin Newsom just released his latest budget. What does this mean for child care in California? Here’s what we know: ✅ No proposed cuts to child care funding, ensuring stability for families and providers. ✅ A continued commitment to collectively bargain with CCPU for fair reimbursement rates for providers. ✅ No mention of strengthening the ECE workforce or expanding child care access—both critical to California’s future. We commend this progress, but the work is far from done.   With California goes the rest of the nation. Governor Gavin Newsom and legislators, let's lead the nation by taking bold action to ensure equitable access to affordable, high-quality child care, fair compensation for providers, and investments in workforce development and child care expansion to meet the needs of California’s families. #innovation #future #education #SupportFamilies #InvestInKids #EarlyChildhoodEducation

Gov. Newsom's state budget proposal should reflect our values. What is more important than investing in the care and education of our children? Check out our latest video from Child Action.

Moms shouldn’t feel alone in figuring out how to afford child care — or feel ashamed to talk about it. Too often, we think child care is a 'me problem' when, in reality, it's a failure of our society to provide the support we deserve.⁠ ⁠ Child care is not a luxury—it's an economic necessity. Without it, parents can't work.⁠ ⁠ Ahead of tomorrow's debate, let’s make sure ABC News hears us loud and clear: Ask the candidates for their plan to make child care more affordable for American families.⁠ ⁠ Moms, let's parent out loud. Tag ABC News below & tell them what you pay for child care. Together, we can make our voices impossible to ignore. 💪

Nebraska Child Care Business owners - Gary Romano, SHRM-SCP will be doing the morning keynote at #Evevate24 hosted by the Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative. Learn about the seven tax myths that are costing you money every year!

My conversation with Sondra Goldschein is all about shifting our mindset to viewing child care, elder care, and paid family leave as essential and basic infrastructure for our economy. Tune in on how to achieve family friendly policies and why they will benefit you! https://lnkd.in/eWnFMhSV

Managing the costs of child care, preschool, summer camp or elder care can be challenging. That’s why a pre-tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) is a valuable benefit for service members. It can help maximize earnings and ease out-of-pocket expenses. Read more to understand how it works and how to sign up. https://lnkd.in/e2qwvc8f