We All Care about Child Care! Week of Action
Welcome
The week of April 15, SCAN is organizing a week of action in support of the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG).
CCDBG is a grant provided to states and territories to provide high quality child care to low- and middle-income working families.
We are organizing around the theme, “We all care about child care.”
Our week of action will enable us to increase awareness and inspire action in support of funding for CCDBG.
The goals of the week of action are:
Raise awareness of the importance of high-quality child care and
CCDBG’s role in facilitating that access
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Encourage Congress to support greater investment in CCDBG
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Develop new or enhance existing partnerships with local community groups
Plan a Great Week of Action
Good organizing takes good planning.
Download our worksheet to create a plan for a memorable week of action in your community!
Learn about the Child Care and Development Block Grant
The Child Care and Development Block Grant Helps Kids and Families Thrive
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How new Child Care and Development Block Grant Funds are being using in your state
Thanks to the National Women’s Law Center for this resource!
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How much does child care cost in your state?
Thanks to Child Care Aware for this resource!
Child Care Deserts
Tell Congress: We All Care about Child Care
More than half of eligible families miss out on child care assistance because of lack of funding. We must do better for our nation’s kids and families!
Organize a No Small Matter Screening in Your Community
No Small Matter is a powerful documentary film that shares powerful stories about the critical need to invest in quality early childhood education.
Below are resources to help you plan a local screening.
Organizing a No Small Matter film screening in your community
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Share these videos at the beginning of your week of action event
Gather Photos and Videos
How to organize a photo opportunity in your community
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Tips for recording quality video
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Print Red and Black Poster
Can print at home
Print Full Color Poster
Professional printing recommended
Call Your Members of Congress
Engage the Media and Your Networks
Write a Letter to the Editor
Below are sample letters written from a variety of perspectives. Feel free to adapt and use!
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