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Dear John,
New year, same child care problems. This year begins much like the last one: millions of children and thousands of early educators are still waiting for Congress to act to support child care.
Federal funding that helped stabilize the child care sector expired back in September. Despite President Biden—and many of you—calling on Congress to pass $16 billion in emergency funding for child care, women and families are still left waiting for this vital financial support. This funding could significantly address the ongoing child care crisis, offering a beacon of hope to families, children, and early educators.
As we embark on the new year, our commitment is clear: urge Congress to swiftly pass $16 billion in emergency child care funding. This is crucial to stabilize child care for families and support early educators. Let’s act before families grapple with even higher costs, and more child care programs permanently close their doors.
For justice in 2024,
Whitney Pesek
she/her/hers
Director of Federal Child Care Policy
National Women's Law Center
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