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Today is Election Day in Michigan! As you head to the polls, we encourage you to keep Michigan's children and families in mind.
Michigan voters are making the connection between child care, affordability, and the workforce.
According to polling from the First Five Years Fund:
- 77% of Michigan voters say child care costs are part of the affordability crisis.
- Nearly 40% say their coworkers' child care challenges affect their ability to work.
These numbers highlight just how important access to affordable, quality child care is for Michigan's children, families, and workforce.
Make your voice heard today!
#VoteForMichigansChildren #ChildCare
*Pictured: Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet during a site visit.*
It's time to vote!
Make a plan to hit the polls today, and remember: as long as you're in line before 8 pm, they have to let you vote!
Ballot boxes everywhere are hungry! make sure your absentee ballot makes it across the finish line!
Early voting now, Election day, Tuesday, November 3rd
Ballot boxes everywhere are hungry! Make sure your absentee ballot makes it across the finish line!
Early voting now, Election day, Tuesday, November 3rd
The Michigan Department of State reported that 20% of Michigan voters (nearly 1.4M) have already cast their votes - join the leaders! Get your absentee ballot in, go to early voting, or make a plan to get to the polls on Tuesday, November 3rd!
And remember to vote for Michigan’s children!
And check out this article from @skillmanfound to learn more about the Detroit School Board election before you head to the polls.
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Don't forget to register for tomorrow's Lunch and Learn; we will be going over Medicaid work requirements set to take effect in the new year.
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
Outreach and prevention services are limited to 90 days for runaway and homeless youth; extended services allow these services to last for 365 days. Tune in to the full podcast, to hear the rest of the conversation
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Celebrate Babies Week highlights the power of early relationships and the importance of supporting infants, young children, and their caregivers.
Learn more about Celebrate Babies Week and how you can get involved!
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According to new polling from the @firstfiveyears, 77% say child care costs are part of the affordability crisis, nearly 40% say coworkers’ child care challenges affect their ability to work, and 52% of working parents say child care challenges affect their ability to work.
The numbers tell an important story about the role child care plays in the lives of Michigan families.
For more information, look at our toolkit: bit.ly/MIECPoll
#VoteForMichigansChildren #ChildCare
Strong communities need strong support for children and families. That includes child care that families can access and providers can continue to offer. Before you cast your ballot, learn where the candidates stand on the issues affecting Michigan’s children. #voteformichildren
Join us and spread the word by using our toolkit: bit.ly/MIECSMToolkit
Thank you for joining us this Friday for another Capitol Corner. Matt Gillard, our favorite policy expert, breaks down the call to suspend the gas tax, the Save College Sports Act, and reminds us how important the midterm elections are.
Michigan has approximately 655,527 children aged 5 and younger, and 65% of them have all available parents in the workforce.
“Inflation has increased childcare prices. It has raised grocery prices. It has raised the cost of medical care. All the bills are going up for Michigan families, and income is not keeping pace,” Bomsta says.
Article: metromodemedia.com/the-state…
For more polling data: bit.ly/MIECPoll
