Events of recent years have emphasized the health imperative of ensuring the well-being of our most vulnerable citizens, especially our children. Every child deserves a chance to grow, learn and thrive, unburdened by the shackles of hunger. This is a call to action — a plea to Congress to safeguard the future by protecting and strengthening the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
The majority of Americans want even higher amounts of food aid for struggling families, according to a new poll from the Save the Children Action Network.
“Survey results indicate broad public support for SNAP benefits to help struggling families” July 17, 2023: National survey results released today by Save the Children Action Network (SCAN), and featured by The Hill, spotlight widespread, bipartisan support for increased Supplemental …
BONNYMAN, Ky. (WYMT) – Kentucky Senator Reginald Thomas (D-Fayette) met with members of Save the Children Action Network and visited two childcare centers in an effort to help promote the need for more services in Kentucky. “We need to make …
“The full funding of the Child Care for NH Working Families Act is a monumental win for the children and families of New Hampshire” Washington, D.C. (June 15, 2023) — Save the Children Action Network (SCAN), a leading political voice …
“His leadership and dedication to early childhood education make him the ideal candidate to represent the newly redrawn state senate district 36“ WASHINGTON, DC (May 23, 2023) – Today, Save the Children Action Network, a leading political voice for …
“We celebrate the Colorado legislature’s continued commitment to young children. Legislation passed this session will serve to grow and strengthen the early childhood education and care sector across our state,” said Annalise Romoser, advisor for state and electoral campaigns, West, …
Mar 14, 2023
Childcare is a major expense for Tennessee families. 87% of voters think there needs to be more financial aid to cover child care costs.
Mar. 15, 2023
The Promising Futures Act would offer scholarships for children to attend childcare and learning programs. More than 150 child advocates encouraged Tennessee lawmakers support the bill.
The Hill
February 28, 2023
Rural policy is one issue where Republicans and Democrats should be able to find common ground. The new Congress will be presented with a concrete opportunity as it takes up work to pass a new farm bill that will authorize rural development programs at the Department of Agriculture. It’s an opportunity to address the pandemic’s lingering effects on child care, health care, food insecurity and more.