Kids Count On Us

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Heartbreaking that what happened here (and still happens) is moving to other states, and that we both have to ask their state to protect them from the federal government. Children Deserve Physical and Emotional Safety. In Maine, ICE Threatens That @The74 the74million.org/zero2eight/chi…

Make no mistake: MN’s #MedicaidFreeze will have disproportionate impacts for child care workers, 1 in 7 of whom live beneath the poverty line and only 15% of whom have access to health care of any kind. Why does the Trump Administration hate #childcare so much?

We'd much rather on this 'Day Without Childcare' to be having the real conversation about funding our childcare system and giving our kids the care they deserve instead, but this is where we are. #DayWithoutChildCare #mnleg

If you missed it this morning, you can listen anytime! Kimberli and Tiffany did a beautiful job of describing the devastating impacts of ICE actions in the last few months on kids and childcare. How ICE’s presence is affecting child care in Minnesota mprnews.org/episode/2026/0…

We're very excited to have leaders be a part of this conversation! Tune in tomorrow morning at 9 am. #DayWithoutChildCare How ICE’s presence is affecting child care in Minnesota mprnews.org/episode/2026/0…

Calling all CC providers! @KCOU_MN is collecting stories on how providers are affected by ICE & CCAP investigations to secure the funding, policies, & support we deserve. ✍️form.jotform.com/260277567153159 *Any ID info is optional & double-encrypted. Respondents will remain anonymous.

A must read: Twin Cities child care centers on edge, parent patrols watch for ICE twincities.com/2026/02/06/twi… via @pioneerpress

Minnesota child care providers try to make ends meet as immigrant families keep kids home minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/06/min…

In case you are someone who prefers fact over fiction and thinks the best source for info is the people who are living it every day (childcare providers, teachers, and parents)...here you go.

BREAKING: Advocates Slam Mayor Frey for Veto of Labor Standards Board, Express Confidence City Council Will Override. RELEASE: facebook.com/share/p/VS7kXz… #LSBNow

Kids Count on Us leaders led in a big way last night at the Maple Grove Creative Kids Academy! Look at that crowd of childcare providers, teachers, parents, and @KRobbinsMN gathering to organize around childcare funding. #FundChildCare

Today, Kids Count on Us leaders delivered a letter to Mayor Jacob Frey urging him to support the Labor Standards Board resolution passed by the Minneapolis City Council last week! Leaders out there leading, holding a really awesome sign! #lsbforward #LSBNow

🚨Happening now🚨 Community members, workers, and allies take to the Mayor’s office in support of #LaborStandardsBoard #noveto #LSB

Kids Count on Us leaders just out there leading - they came together this weekend to learn how to lead even more powerfully! Watch out world, and particularly the Minnesota legislature, they are ready! #FundChildCare

Apologies for the late notice/reminder! Come debrief the election with us tonight at 7 on Zoom!! secure.everyaction.com/85c80Y5qSkqfuN…

2YRS IN THE MAKING! On 11/14, the MPLS council will vote on the Labor Standards Board—giving workers, community, & biz a place to unite to improve our city. No matter our race or job, we all deserve dignity. The LSB gives workers and all stakeholders a seat at the table! #LSBNow

Learn more about the Labor Standards Board in Minneapolis: mprnews.org/story/2024/11/… Childcare providers, teachers, and parents are READY to see this in action. They want to be first in line for their own sectoral board. #lsbforward #lsbnow

Excited to hold a press conference at Perfect Balance Child Care in Minneapolis in support of a Labor Standards Board. Special thanks to Fahad Mahdi for hosting and speaking, and to teacher Kenya Hodges for sharing her story! #LSBNow #LSBForward @seiumn @CTUL_TC

Overflow crowd here for the Labor Standards Board hearing! Workers deserve a seat at the table with business and community to create a city that works for ALL of us, regardless of our race, income, or job. Thanks again to authors @MplsWard7 @MplsWard10, & @MplsWard12!