Sign and send the petition: Invest in child care and early education

Friend, the United States is an outlier regarding investments in child care and early childhood education. [Other developed nations spend an average of $14,000 per year for a toddler’s care compared to $500 in the U.S](. The next generation of Americans deserve better. [Sign and send the petition: Invest in child care and early education.]( [SIGN AND SEND THE PETITION]( Right now, Congress is working on a must-pass end-of-year spending bill, and we’re demanding more child care and early education funding. That includes funding for: - Child care partnerships that will help sustain the workforce through a cost-of-living adjustment and workforce compensation realignment. - Early intervention services provided under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. - The Preschool Development Grants Birth through Five program to support states’ and territories’ efforts to increase the quality and efficiency of existing early learning programs and systems. High-quality child care plays a crucial role in supporting children’s healthy development, learning, and school readiness while supporting parents’ ability to work, train, or pursue an education. We must make these crucial investments now to ensure our children have the best start possible. [Sign and send the petition: Invest in child care and early education.]( [SIGN AND SEND THE PETITION]( Thank you for fighting with us, Mayra Souza, Daily Kos Daily Kos Relies on Readers Like You We don't have billionaire backers like some right-wing media outlets. Half our revenue comes from readers like you, meaning we literally couldn't do this work without you. Can you chip in $5 right now to help Daily Kos keep fighting? [Chip in $5]( If you wish to donate by mail instead, please send a check to Daily Kos, PO Box 70036, Oakland, CA, 94612. Contributions to Daily Kos are not tax deductible. Sent via [ActionNetwork.org](. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Daily Kos, please [click here](.