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Childcare Providers Share September Cliff Fears in New Survey

September 21, 2023

By Domenica Ghanem

Hundreds of providers, from New York to Alabama, talk about what the September 30 deadline will mean for their businesses, livelihoods, and the families they serve.

Childcare Workers and Organizers React to Historic Victories as We Wrap Care Workers Recognition Month

April 25, 2023

By Jasmine Smith

In a powerful week for the childcare movement, providers reflect on Biden’s executive actions on care and their time at the Care Workers’ Can’t Wait Summit.

Six Women Child Care Organizers to Watch

March 30, 2023

By Topacio Marrero

This women’s history month, I want to honor the contributions of these childcare providers, mothers, and organizers who are working to make a 21st century childcare system a reality.

When Childcare Workers are Underpaid, We All Suffer

March 1, 2023

By Victoria Palacio Carr

The turnover rate for childcare workers can affect children’s development. Their favorite teachers deserve better pay and healthcare benefits.

A New Mexico Constitutional Amendment on the Ballot Would Be the First to Dedicate Funding for Early Education

October 19, 2022

By Emily Withnall

Former childcare provider Melissa Martinez is knocking on doors with OLÉ to get out the vote on this transformational initiative.

How One Childcare Worker Took ARPA Funds Into Her Own Hands to Win Grants for Home-Based Providers

October 19, 2022

By Bobbi Dempsey

In Concord, California, a plan to distribute grants to small businesses impacted by the pandemic didn’t apply to home-based businesses. So childcare providers and parents lobbied for an exception.

With Corporations and the GOP Putting Profits Over Our Babies, I’m Panicked over the Formula Shortage

May 26, 2022

By Topacio Marrero

My third baby is due in less than a week. I’m scared and asking legislators to put families first.

As a Working Mom, I Fully Support ‘A Day Without Child Care’

May 9, 2022

By Topacio Marrero

Working from home while balancing child care is hard work. That’s why this action for affordable care and better wages for providers is so important.

I’m All In for A Day Without Child Care Because I Hope to Leave My Care Business to My Daughters One Day

May 6, 2022

By Shineal Hunter

Shineal Hunter, a child care provider from Philadelphia, talks about why she’s shutting down for a day of action on May 9.

Why I’m Striking for Child Care

May 5, 2022

By Maris Medina and Janna Rodriguez

Janna tells ChangeWire why she is taking the necessary risks to win long term changes to our childcare infrastructure.

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