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NY Steps Up For Kids!
A huge thank you to everyone in our community who joined us for last week’s Step Up For Kids Day on Long Island. We had a terrific turn-out — about 100 advocates, community members, childcare providers, and families came out to Step Up For Kids! We recognized and celebrated numerous child care providers and early […]
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Ernst on CHIP: “We need to reauthorize this program”
Listen to Jill’s entire conversation with Senator Ernst in the audio file below.
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VA Candidates for Governor Answer Questions about Kids and Families
By: Ursula Ellis, Director of State Campaigns An audience of some 250 greeted Virginia gubernatorial candidates Ed Gillespie and Ralph Northam Friday afternoon, September 8, as they arrived at Reynolds Community College in Richmond to discuss issues affecting kids and families. Specifically, the candidates answered questions on child poverty, the achievement gap, foster care, and […]
Read MoreTweet-The-Mod: Virginia Gubernatorial Debate
#VAcares4kids Twitter Storm Tuesday, Sept. 12 1pm-2pm EDT On Tuesday, Sept 12, Every Child Matters and Child Care Aware® of America will hold a twitter storm targeted at Chuck Todd, who will moderate a debate between the Virginia gubernatorial candidates on Sept. 19th. We’re urging Todd to ask the candidates what they’ll do to ensure […]
Read MoreWatch Live: Virginia Gubernatorial Forum
Virginia’s Future Candidate Forum with Ed Gillespie and Ralph Northam Hosted by Voices for Virginia’s Children Don’t miss this chance to hear what Ed Gillespie and Ralph Northam have to say about issues affecting Virginia kids and families, like early education, health care, mental health and foster care. Watch the live stream of the entire event […]
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Grassley signals hope for 5-year CHIP deal
In a positive sign for children’s health, Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) offered hope last week in Iowa that the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) might receive bipartisan support for a 5-year reauthorization. Grassley offered what he called “indications” of a possible long-term CHIP extension when asked about the program by Every Child Matters organizer Jill […]
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Watch: ECM New York Director Shanequa Levin Remarks at Charlottesville Vigil
Shanequa Levin, Director of Every Child Matters in New York, brought Amityville residents together to take a stand against racism, anti-Semitism, and white supremacy. The vigil drew a crowd of more than 150 New Yorkers and featured a powerful line-up of speakers. Watch the video below to see Shanequa’s remarks. Speakers condemned the racism and […]
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Hundreds at Long Island service, vigil reflect on Charlottesville
Newsday | 20 August 2017 | By Christine Chung and Valerie Bauman Hundreds of Long Islanders gathered in prayer and at a vigil to reflect on recent events that have intensified a national dialogue on race relations. In North Amityville, more than 150 people attended a community vigil and call to action against racism at […]
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Your signature needed to protect children’s health!
Stopping cost-sharing reduction (CSR) payments to insurers under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), as President Trump has repeatedly threatened, would drive up federal marketplace subsidy costs, raise premiums, cause more insurers to withdraw from the marketplaces, and increase the number of uninsured next year, according to a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) analysis. We are calling […]
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Budget Proposal Would Eliminate Program Protecting Children
Lost in coverage of the Trump Administration’s budget proposal is its elimination of the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) which provides necessary assistance to maltreated and foster children as well as low-income families seeking economic self-sufficiency. The recent release of Trump’s budget proposal produced major backlash from child advocates, as it slashes crucial programs millions […]
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