DC Action

To eliminate the Pay Equity Fund and further squeeze an already tightened knot on the DC’s Child Care Subsidy Program is cruel to District families doing their best to raise their kids in the city and make ends meet. Our latest poll shows voters disagree with Mayor Bowser and strongly support fully funding both. See more results here: https://bit.ly/47USWh6

The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNT Data Snapshot on the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) shows that millions of children are lifted out of poverty by public programs that help families afford housing, food, & health care. The data also show wide variation across states and reveal how these rates have shifted in recent years. Learn how is faring: https://www.aecf.org/resources/measuring-access-to-opportunity-a-10-year-update

Under 3 DC advocates and parents are up early talking to councilmembers before the Pay Equity Fund Permanent Legislation goes to a vote. Thanks to everyone who sent an email to your councilmember and the mayor to keep fighting for educators!