Callan Wells

It's #CrossoverDay! Crossover Day is the deadline by which bills must pass one chamber in time to be considered before the end of session on 4/4. We're keeping an eye on bills that affect young children & families, including those related to TANF & the budget. Check out our recent update: geears.org/news/georgias-… #gapol

🏃‍♀️💨 Another busy day at the Capitol! Between meetings with legislators, GEEARS staff members joined families and fellow advocates at a press conference to speak on the importance of protecting programs serving Georgia’s youngest kids with disabilities and developmental delays.

Medicaid covers 46% of all births in Georgia and SNAP supports 213,000 Georgia children. Will you join us in calling for the protection of these critical programs? Call your U.S. Representative today! geears.org/take-action/ad…

This afternoon, the House Public & Community Health Committee unanimously passed HB 500, which will update TANF's eligibility limit and monthly benefit for the first time in 28 years. TANF helps working families and kinship caregivers afford life's basic necessities. Thank you to

@PhilForGeorgia @GEEARS @Sheltering_Arms Such a fun day, topped off by you and @MarvinLimforGA jumping in with the kids!

Sometimes you just need to jump in and have a little fun! As a Dad to two young boys, access to quality and affordable childcare is essential. Thank you @GEEARS for working to ensure that every child in Georgia has the support they need to thrive. #Gapol #RepPhil

🎶It's the most wonderful time of the year!🎶Spent the morning with Garden Hills Elementary's Pre-K class and Georgia State Senator @jasonesteves! Happy #GAPreKWeek to all who celebrate! @aps_OEL @GeorgiaVoices @GEEARS

Save the Date: GA-AIMH 2024 Conference

Using the bump for good!Thanks to @TylerPaulSmith and @RepSharonCooper for sponsoring #HB565. Testified at 39 weeks on behalf of our #StrollingThunder families who believe families need more help financially.

HB 1037 would establish a Georgia Commission on Maternal and Infant Health at @GaDPH. Thank you to @laurendanielga for your leadership on this bill.

Earlier this week, HB 404 - the Safe at Home Act - passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Thank you to Rep. Kasey Carpenter and @StricklandForGA for your leadership on this bill. Children under 5 are more likely to be affected by eviction than any other age group. Affordable housing is an #earlychildhood issue. #gapol @GASenatePress @GaHouseHub

Just received a big box of postpartum essentials from @HMHBGeorgia. Did you know they send about 200 of these boxes out monthly to women across the state? This is how we create a community of care for mamas ❤️ Love our advocacy community in Georgia!

Showered with love by my @GEEARS team!

Thanks @romenewstribune @AtlBizGovt for your coverage of Georgia’s Pre-K Program. @GADeptEarlyCare @Quality_Rated northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/poli…

Access to regular, on-time medical care is essential during the first years of life, when children’s brains are developing most rapidly. Yet, many children experience disruptions in coverage during this crucial window. Our third priority is to ensure Georgia’s youngest children—and their caregivers—have stable health coverage to support continuity of care and early identification of developmental delays. #gapol

The end of federal relief funding is likely to have devastating consequences for child care providers & families. GEEARS is asking legislators to invest $20M in child care scholarships for working families. Thanks @journalistajill for the coverage: stateaffairs.com/georgia/educat… #gapol

RT @GEEARS: Our Senior Health Policy Manager @CallanGEEARS joined Georgia Representative and Forever Atlanta Falcon @DewMac52 at Kids R Kid…

New research shows that the Americans most at risk of eviction are children aged 0-5, particularly Black children. Young children are especially vulnerable to unstable housing environments as this is a critical time for brain development. Read more: nyti.ms/3Q4foMa

The modal American renter facing eviction is a very small child: nytimes.com/2023/10/02/ups…

Great morning with @RepSharonCooper at Sunshine House in Marietta for #GAPreKWeek ❤️@GEEARS @GeorgiaVoices

We had a fabulous time in Minneapolis for the @ZEROTOTHREE Learn Conference with @GAAIMH @CLD_GSU. Passionate about our collaborations!