Stephanie Schmit was quoted: “I’m nervous about what’s going to happen in a year or two years when those resources give out if we don’t get additional federal investment."
"Last week, the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) released an analysis estimating that one million new children would be served with the increase in CCDBG funding."
"According to the Center on Law and Social Policy, the plan would benefit more than 1 million children with increased access to affordable child care and early learning services."
Today’s ruling to keep Title 42 in place means that children and families will continue to be subject to massive human rights violations, all under the false pretense of protecting public health.
This article quotes Alycia Hardy: "For example, the availability of child care remains about 12 percent lower than it was before 2020, according to Alycia Hardy."
This Mental Health Awareness Month, Congress and the Biden-Harris Administration have the opportunity to create policy solutions that address the oppressive systems contributing to the youth mental health crisis and make bold moves to ensure a safe and hospitable planet.
"The proposal would triple the block grant’s usual funding, according to a new analysis from the Center on Law and Social Policy, allowing it to reach at least 1 million more kids while also setting aside some funds for beleaguered providers."