Affordable child care is essential
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Every child deserves a chance and Congress Must Act
Every child deserves a strong start in life. But right now, too many families are struggling to find child care they can afford, and too many providers are stretched thin trying to meet growing demand.
The Child Care Modernization Act (CCMA) is a bipartisan proposal to help fix this. It strengthens the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), the main federal program that helps families access child care, so it better meets the needs of today’s children, parents, and communities.
The Child Care Modernization Act would:
- Expand access to affordable child care
- Improve the quality and availability of care
- Support the child care workforce
- Help parents work and support their families
Child care isn’t just a personal challenge. It’s a national one. When families can access reliable care, children thrive, parents can work, and communities grow stronger.
Congress has an opportunity to act now, but they need to hear from us.
Tell Congress: PASS THE CHILD CARE MODERNIZATION ACT
Across the country, people are speaking up for children and families. Join them. Investing in children is investing in our future.
INVEST IN KIDS: INVEST IN AMERICA
Childcare is the backbone of our economy
Every $1 invested in early childhood programs returns up to $13 in economic benefits through higher earnings, better health, and reduced public spending.
Every child deserves a stong start and our nation depends on it
90% of brain development happens before age 5. Early learning builds the foundation for lifelong success.
PARENTS SHOULD NOT HAVE TO CHOOSE
Parents can’t work without affordable, reliable care—and employers can’t thrive without working parents.
TAKE ACTION AT THE RIGHT TIME!
📍 April 1–13 – Spring Congressional Recess
Best time to:
- Schedule district meetings
- Attend town halls
- Engage locally
📍 May 8 – Child Care Provider Appreciation Day
📍 May 23–31 & June 27–July 12 – Recess Weeks
Best time to:
- Host events
- Organize community outreach
- Deliver petitions or messages Deliver petitions or messages
📍 August Recess
Most important window to:
- Meet with lawmakers and ask for their support of CCMA
- Host or attend events
CCMA RESOURCES
Join the 5-5-1 Challenge
5 minutes. 5 people. 1 action. Together, we can build national support for child care.
I have 2 minutes
3 options:
– Call Congress
– Send a message
– Post on social
I want to do more
Ask five people to contact Congress.
Text Message Template:
“Hey! I just took 2 minutes to contact Congress about child care—can you do it too? It really matters right now: [link]”
Email Template:
“I just took action to support the Child Care Modernization Act and wanted to share this with you…”
Group Chat Prompt:
“Can we all take 2 minutes today to do this together?”
I want to lead
– Meet with a lawmaker
– Attend an event or town hall
– Submit a Letter to the Editor
– Host a local activation
– Share Your Story
Victoria Zegler
Add Your Voice
Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) shows up and speaks out for kids. Help us fight to give every child a strong start in life.
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Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) was created in 2014 as the political advocacy arm of Save the Children, to be the political voice for kids. We work to ensure that the issues critical to children’s lives and futures are given top priority by our elected leaders, building bipartisan support to make sure every child has a strong start in life. As a 501(c)(4), gifts made to SCAN are not tax deductible.