Child Care Aware of America
@ChildCareAware
Our nation’s leading voice for #ChildCare. Advocating for affordable, high-quality #ECE for working families. Undertakes research & reports on child care data.
Our thoughts are with the flood victims in Texas, their families, and those who are doing all they can to help during this tragedy. Visit our resource library for tools child care providers and parents can use with children who have faced a disaster. hubs.li/Q03w7bt50
CCWFA would help ensure more families have access to high-quality and affordable child care. CCAoA is pleased to support the reintroduction of this bill and thanks @PattyMurray and @BobbyScott for their leadership. Read CCAoA’s statement here: hubs.li/Q03xnRQW0

🏃♀️🛝 Advocacy isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s like recess—we all have our own favorite game. Explore how your approach can make an impact during August recess. 🎯 Learn more today → Recess for Federal Policymakers Means Gametime for Advocates #ECE #ChildCare #childcarestrong

BIG NEWS! Get your first look at the Leadership Institute 2025 schedule. We've got big plans for you in New Orleans--don't wait to secure your spot today! hubs.li/Q03wF3vX0 #childcarestrong #CCRRStrong

A new report from CCAoA and @BuffettECI sounds the alarm: America’s child care system is failing. Families can’t afford it. Providers can’t sustain it. And the market alone can’t fix it. Read more: hubs.li/Q03wxKmB0 #childcarestrong

August might be recess on Capitol Hill—but there’s no break when it comes to advocating for high-quality child care. Whether you're a policy pro or just getting started, there’s a way for everyone to take action. What’s your Recess advocacy style? Game on. hubs.li/Q03whg9j0

Child Care Aware® of America wishes everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July!

We’re hiring! If you’re a skllled: ➡️ Parent Services Manager ➡️ Public Relations, Senior Manager ➡️ Senior Content Manager Then we’d love to hear from you! Learn more and apply here: hubs.li/Q03t2J6P0

What is on deck for FY26? Our blog breaks things down…. Read the full post here: hubs.li/Q03t2qmw0

We’re hiring! If you’re a skllled: ➡️ Parent Services Manager ➡️ Public Relations, Senior Manager ➡️ Senior Content Manager Then we’d love to hear from you! Learn more and apply here: hubs.li/Q03t2Hrd0

We’re hiring! If you’re a skllled: ➡️ Parent Services Manager ➡️ Public Relations, Senior Manager ➡️ Senior Content Manager Then we’d love to hear from you! Learn more and apply here: hubs.li/Q03t2J9c0

The 50/30/20 budgeting rule is no longer realistic for many families. As the cost of basic necessities continues to rise—especially child care, which averaged $13,128 in 2024—even covering essentials can feel out of reach. Read more: hubs.li/Q03sGsMM0

Today, we honor the strength, resilience, and enduring contributions of Black communities. We recognize that our work is not finished. Achieving lasting change requires addressing persistent gaps in those things we all need to survive and thrive--including child care access.

Join us for a free webinar exploring how child care can be more intentionally included in these efforts to strengthen both local economies and the child care landscape. Register today! hubs.li/Q03sMK0N0

At Child Care Aware® of America, we believe every child, family, and person deserves to feel seen, respected, and supported. We are committed to fostering a workplace and child care system that welcomes and supports all. #PrideMonth #ChildCareStrong

Support for child care isn’t a partisan issue—it’s a parent issue. Our newest data shows that parents across party lines want policymakers to increase funding for child care. Learn more and share! hubs.li/Q03s382g0 #childcarestrong

For 250 years, our nation has benefitted from the bravery, the service, and the protection of the United States Army. Thank you @USArmy for 250 years of sacrifice and service that has kept our nation safe. Photo credit: U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser

Ending today! Grab $125 off your Leadership institute 2025 ticket with code EARLYBIRD! Don't miss the only conference designed specifically for CCR&R leaders, state administrators, and decision-makers in the child care industry. hubs.li/Q03s3b870

"Child-care tuition is steep. In much of the U.S. in 2023, the average annual cost of placing two kids in child care exceeded the average annual rent or mortgage payment...." governing.com/policy/how-sta… #ChildCareStrong
📊 New Polling Alert: a resounding 81% of parents say expanding access to affordable, high-quality child care should be a top priority for both federal and state policymakers. Learn more and share: childcareaware.org/what-parents-n…
