Tell Congress Their Priorities Should Include Expanding Investments in Children and Families

From the Economic Policy Institute (http://www.epi.org/): The American Rescue Plan, signed by President Biden in March, made substantial investments in children, youth, and families―cutting child poverty in half. But these investments only last one year. A coalition of partners has come together … Continued

Resources for June 21–25 Child Nutrition Virtual Lobby Week

From the Food Research and Action Center (http://www.frac.org): The upcoming economic recovery legislation and Child Nutrition Reauthorization provide Congress with several opportunities to make much-needed improvements to the child nutrition programs. Join FRAC for a Virtual Lobby Week June 21–25 to take full advantage of the legislative opportunities … Continued

Urge Congress to Support Legislation that Maintains Access to Healthy Meals for Children Year Round

From the Food Research and Action Center (http://www.frac.org): FRAC urges organizations and individuals to weigh in with your Members of Congress and ask them to support legislation that would help ensure that children have access to the nutrition they need … Continued

Sign Petition Supporting FDA Decision to Ban Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars

From the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids (https://www.tobaccofreekids.org/): Huge news: The FDA announced that it intends to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars — a critical first step toward ending decades of predatory marketing by Big Tobacco to kids and Black … Continued

Number of Homeless Students Decreases Throughout U.S., Increases in Pennsylvania

From the People’s Emergency Center (http://www.pec-cares.org): A newly released report shows that homelessness among children and youth is increasing dramatically in Pennsylvania while rising unevenly in other states during School Year (SY) 2018-19. PEC reviewed the report from the National … Continued

Tell Congress to Make Increases in the Child Tax Credit and EITC Permanent

From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): The American Rescue Plan effectively responded to urgent needs with temporary help—cutting childhood poverty in half. But only for one year. That legislation is an effective first step. Now we have more work … Continued

Tell Congress to Support a Childcare Infrastructure That Moms Really Need

From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Most mothers want more than flowers, candy and breakfast in bed. Let’s be clear, most want those things too, but more importantly, they want a break. And not just 10 minutes hiding in the bathroom. For many … Continued