For family child care educators across the country, this is a direct threat to their livelihoods. If these freezes and payment disruptions spread, it will make it impossible for parents to find reliable care, stretch already-tight household budgets, and destabilize the working families who power our national economy.

Why Your Voice Matters

We cannot allow this to become the new standard for how our country treats its most essential workers and youngest learners. Lawmakers at both the state and federal levels need to hear directly from you. As family child care educators who provide essential, home-based care every day, you are the backbone of this industry. When you reach out to your representatives, you aren't just speaking for your own business—you are speaking for the millions of families who rely on stable, dependable care to go to work and keep our communities running.