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the launch and growth of Changemakers which is organizing parents and providers; the July week of action in support of CCEA; the “Be a Child Care Voter” rally on Oct 20th in collaboration with MomsRising Together, FV@W Action and NWLC AF; supporting local wins of partners including in MN, CA, OR, OH, MI; great news coverage featuring grassroots leaders at local and national outlets.

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Released a Care Infrastructure white paper making the demand that investing in Care is an essential part of any equitable economic recovery effort. The paper helped articulate our messaging around the need for:Universal long-term services and supports Universal child care; Paid leave for all (including paid family and medical leave and paid sick days); Support for family caregivers and the sandwich generation; and Raising wages and standards to ensure dignity for domestic and all care workers.

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UPLAN (United Parent Leaders Action Network)

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UPLAN (United Parent Leaders Action Network)

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We co-created (with parents from our membership) a list of policy recommendations for the Biden Harris transition teams including parent voice (through an advisory body or some other body) at the federal level to help shape child care and early education policy.

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we have been having  actions and creating action with parents and Childcare Providers across the nation. creating more leaders and childcare voters/ Champions. we also work with other organizations. expressing how important the cause is and strategizing Also sharing our scorecard @ childcarechangemakers.org  Voting for  the right legislators. we used other tools as well, Like Hustle, Outvote etcetera.

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Increased policy and organizing TA with grassroots organizations, Raising resources for state groups, building in connectione between federal policy and state policy needs, building the connection across Economic Justice Issue

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Facilitated in-depth conversations on child care, children's health, economic security, etc. between eleven presidential primary candidates and Iowans during the Caucuses and streamed via facebook live

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Ran a national #SaveGenC advocacy campaign to draw attention to this generation of kids harmed by Covid. Included sweeping policy demands  for a "rescue plan" including emergency funding for childcare, housing, food, education, etc.

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Raised the awareness of the importance of childcare in our State Moms Force states. Continued to highlight the links between many of the issues facing moms and families including access to affordable high quality childcare, supports for families in the early years and paid family and medical leave. Developing more Mom champions through our fellowship programs. Identifying key childcare champions at the local and legislative levels. Members in over 200 articles and other media outlets.

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Highlighted what Congress could do to address COVID; and the child care agenda as part of the 2021 Women's econ justice agenda + with CAP the possible impact of inaction on women and the economy.

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What is one exciting thing your org has been doing this year related to child care that you want to highlight?

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United Parent Leaders Action Network (UPLAN)

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United Parent Leaders Action Network (UPLAN)

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Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

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Service Employees International Union (SEIU)