Get Involved in Advocacy!
At the Child Care Action Council, we know that access to quality, affordable child care requires the support of decision-makers at the local, state, and federal levels. By elevating the voices of providers, parents, and community members impacted by the child care crisis in our region, we have the opportunity to create meaningful policy change.
At the Child Care Action Council, we believe that quality, affordable child care isn’t just a family need—it’s a community cornerstone. We advocate for a future where every child in our region has the foundation to thrive and every provider is valued as a professional. By elevating the voices of parents and educators, we turn shared challenges into meaningful policy change.
Interested in being part of our advocacy work?
Join us in advocating for child care!
Get involved and learn more about the child care crisis and the statewide efforts for accessible, affordable child care AND a living wage for child care providers.
As part of the CCAC advocacy cohort, you’ll have access to:
- Trainings on how to advocate and share your story with a variety of audiences
- Updates and information on state-level issues impacting child care
- Opportunities to engage directly with lawmakers, including lobby days, letter-writing campaigns, and town halls
It is never too early or too late to let your legislators know you support state investment in high-quality child care and Early Achievers, and in increasing the reimbursement rates paid to providers who accept children on state subsidies/Working Connections Child Care.
Are you a parent struggling to find or afford childcare and want to share your story? Do you have a great child care provider and want to share how they support your family or your ability to work or go to school?
Need help getting started with writing to your legislators? Check out the link below.
Child Care and Early Learning Data Resources
Data Dashboards:
Click the names of each county we serve below to see corresponding data.