Raising Wisconsin

Send a final letter to legislative leadership demanding an investment of your tax dollars into child care: weca.info/SendALetter Envíe una última carta a los líderes legislativos exigiendo una inversión de los dólares de sus impuestos para el cuidado infantil.

As a single mother shared, "It's a struggle to find care. I think it's gotten worse for myself and the people I speak to." madison.com/news/state-reg…

The business and workforce case for child care investment is clear – the state loses $1.9 billion in annual lost economic productivity and employers suffer their own challenges due to the child care crisis. wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/05/16/bus…

@repborn @SenMarklein @MaryFelzkowski @SenBallweg @patricktestin @SenatorTestin @EricWimberger @keldahelenroys @RepZimmerman @RepJessie @RepAlexDallman @RepGoyke @StateRepTip @Tip4WI @StateSenLaTonya

Such an important message! Childcare is a women's issue, a family issue, and a workforce issue!

I just wrote a @RaisingWisc letter: Invest in Child Care in Wisconsin’s 2023-25 State Budget. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/invest…

Learn more about Wisconsin’s child care landscape and state budget advocacy for Child Care Counts in this WORT radio news coverage, which includes perspective from WECA Executive Director Ruth Schmidt. wortfm.org/childcare-prov…

More reflections from parents on how essential child care is for their children, their careers, and their communities. The time is now to advocate! #DayWithoutChildCare #childcare #ChildCareCounts #wistatebudget #dwcc #advocacy Visit our Facebook! facebook.com/RaisingWiscons…

@repborn @SenMarklein @MaryFelzkowski @SenBallweg @patricktestin @SenatorTestin @EricWimberger @keldahelenroys @RepZimmerman @RepJessie @RepAlexDallman @RepGoyke @StateRepTip @Tip4WI @StateSenLaTonya

We want to continue to share stories, as parents reflect on how a "Day Without Child Care" would impact their family, work, and community. #DayWithoutChildCare #childcare #ChildCareCounts #wistatebudget #dwcc #advocacy Visit our Facebook! facebook.com/RaisingWiscons…

¡Los/as legisladores/as necesitan escuchar de las familias! Ahora que hemos tenido un día donde las familias contaron sus historias, es hora de actuar. Envíe ahora mismo una carta previamente escrita a sus legisladores/as: weca.info/letter

Legislators need to hear from parents! Now that we’ve had a day of families telling their stories, it’s time to take action. Send a pre-populated letter to your legislators through our online portal now: weca.info/letter #DayWithoutChildCare #ChildCareCounts #dwcc

Parents are telling their stories – child care is essential! On Day Without Child Care, help us elevate their messages – share with your networks now. #DayWithoutChildCare #childcare #ChildCareCounts #wistatebudget #dwcc #advocacy