"Paving the Road to Recovery for Families" Report & Actions
on 6/30/20
Good Afternoon,
Kids Win Missouri released a new report today that details the challenges child care providers face as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and calls for Congress to invest an additional $50 billion to stabilize the child care profession.
Read Our Full Report here.
From April to June, Kids Win Missouri engaged with over 100 child care providers through community conversations and a survey to better understand their challenges as they operate in the current environment, prepare to reopen to children and families, and sustain their businesses through financial hardships brought on by the pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic has put our state’s child care infrastructure at risk. Child care is the backbone of our economy. Without it, families will not be able to go back to work. For the country to recover, our child care infrastructure must be supported and protected in this difficult time.
We need all hands on deck as we work to advocate for federal funds to support and sustain our child care industry, so that it is here to support our children, families, and economy as we recover.
4 Ways You Can Take Action Now
1. Complete our Action Alert, urging members of Congress to support a $50 billion investment in child care in the next round of relief funding.
2. Check out our Sample newsletter text and social media posts to share our Report and Action Alert in your networks and amplify support for child care.
3. Call our US Senators Office's to ensure they are hearing from constituents about the importance of quick and substantial investment to stabilize our child care infrastructure. Check out our call script and plan your call.
Senator Roy Blunt: (202) 224-5721
Senator Josh Hawley: (202) 224-6154
4. Share your story! If you are a parent or provider, we want to hear from you about your challenges, concerns, and what child care means to you. We've created some tips for you to help before you record - check out our Tips for Parents and Tips for Providers. Once you are ready, click below to record or upload your video.
We appreciate your advocacy as we rally to ensure our child care community continues to provide safe, quality care for children and families. Please take some time to check out the ways that you can get involved and feel free to reach out if we can help you engage in other ways.
In Partnership,
Casey Hanson
Director of Outreach and Engagement
Kids Win Missouri