Hi John, Congress is talking about the Child Tax Credit (CTC) again. Here’s a quick refresher on what it means for kids:
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In 2021, the U.S. temporarily expanded the CTC to support low-income families
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The increased tax benefits cut child poverty in HALF, helping millions afford food, rent and other essentials
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But they expired a year later — and all that progress was lost
Now, low-income families are struggling to get by again. Will you fight to make this life-changing relief permanent for parents across the nation?
In just a single year, the expanded CTC dramatically improved kids’ quality of life. Nutrition and education were more accessible, and social and emotional wellbeing skyrocketed.
It even resulted in the lowest levels of rural child poverty in American history!
Yet 19 million children are excluded from the full CTC today because their parents’ incomes are too low, which means they face greater risks of food insecurity, homelessness and learning loss.
John, child poverty is a policy choice — and we know the expanded CTC works. Tell Congress to make it permanent so countless kids survive and thrive.
Thanks for being a voice for kids,
