How the Child Tax Credit Provides Critical Support for Families
Even as employment numbers rise and strains on household budgets have improved in recent months, one in four adults still report trouble paying for usual household expenses, and an estimated 37 percent of children currently live in households that face this difficulty. Financial strain paired with chronic stress has catastrophic consequences for children and families. […]
The American Rescue Plan and The American Families Plan: How it Impacts Early Educators
For far too long, the child care ecosystem has been overburdened and underfunded—and no one has understood this more than early educators. With the announcement of the American Rescue Plan and the American Families Plan this spring, the future of child care in the United States is getting much-needed attention and investment after decades of […]
The American Rescue Plan: How It Impacts You and Your Family
This spring, the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, was announced and marked a critical step toward a stronger, more robust future for children and families across America. The American Rescue Plan includes a number of powerful benefits for children and families—including tax credits for families with children and additional funding to […]