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"author_name": "Mother Forward",
"author_url": "https://actionnetwork.org/groups/campaign-for-child-care",
"title": "Take Action for the Child Care for Every Community Act!",
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"description": "During the Week of the Young Child, we are coming together on Wednesday, April 15th to ask our elected representatives to co-sponsor H.R.5658, the Child Care for Every Community Act! Every voice matters. Whether you send a text, an email, or both, you are making a difference for families across the country. How to Find Your Elected Officials 1. Go to usa.gov/elected-officials 2. Enter your address to find your U.S. Senators and Representative 3. Note their office phone numbers, email addresses, or contact form links Option 1: Text or Call Script If your legislator accepts texts or you want to call their office, use this language: “Hi, my name is [Your Name] and I’m a constituent from [Your City, State]. I’m a member of Mother Forward and I’m asking [Senator/Representative Last Name] to co-sponsor H.R.5658, the Child Care for Every Community Act. Moms on both sides of the aisle are feeling the struggle to afford childcare. This is not a red or blue issue. It is a family issue. Please co-sponsor this bill and help move it forward. Thank you for your time.” Option 2: Email Language Subject: Please Co-Sponsor H.R.5658, the Child Care for Every Community Act Dear [Senator/Representative Last Name], My name is [Your Name], and I am a constituent from [Your City, State]. I am writing as a member of Mother Forward to urge you to co-sponsor H.R.5658, the Child Care for Every Community Act. Families across our communities are struggling to find and afford quality childcare. Parents are being forced to leave the workforce, reduce their hours, or patch together unreliable arrangements just to keep their households running. This crisis does not belong to one party. Moms on both sides of the aisle are feeling the weight of rising childcare costs and shrinking options. This is not a partisan issue. It is a shared reality for American families everywhere. H.R.5658 would expand access to affordable childcare, support the childcare workforce, and invest in the infrastructure families depend on every day. Co-sponsoring this bill sends a clear message that you stand with working families regardless of political affiliation. As a grassroots advocate and a parent, I have seen firsthand how the lack of childcare options affects real people in real communities. I am asking you to add your name as a co-sponsor and use your voice to move this legislation forward. Thank you for your time and your service. I look forward to hearing where you stand on this critical legislation. Respectfully, [Your Full Name] [Your City, State] [Your Email or Phone Number] Tips for Maximum Impact • Personalize your message. Add one or two sentences about your own childcare experience or why this matters to you and your family. • Contact both of your U.S. Senators (on the Senate side the bill is S.2939) and your U.S. Representative. That means three messages total. • If you can, send both a text/call and an email. Multiple touchpoints show strong constituent interest. • Share a screenshot or selfie on social media tagging Mother Forward so we can track our collective impact. • Forward these instructions to a friend. The more voices, the louder the message. Let’s show up for our families this Wednesday!",
"url": "https://actionnetwork.org/events/take-action-for-the-child-care-for-every-community-act"
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