Because every community should have child care that is high-quality and affordable, and every child care educator should be paid a thriving wage.
Because poverty is a policy choice, not a personal failing.
Because the first 5 years of a child's life are critical for brain development.
Because every child has the right to a free, appropriate, high-quality education.
Because every child and family should have access to quality, affordable, responsive health care - where and when they need it.
Because persistent structural racial inequities result in vulnerabilities and worse outcomes for children of color and other minoritized children especially.
