Expanding Access to Child Care

I believe that expanding access to affordable child care is crucial in supporting families and reducing financial insecurity, which is a significant factor in the decision to seek an abortion. I believe that affordable, high-quality child care is essential for working families, but the cost of care continues to rise, becoming one of the biggest barriers to employment for parents, particularly women. This policy would aim to make child care more affordable and accessible to all families, regardless of income.

I will promote policies that increase funding for child care subsidies, improve access to early childhood education, and provide paid family leave. By creating a more supportive environment for women and families, we can help reduce the number of abortions and ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive.

I will fight for:

• Universal Child Care: Establish a federal program that provides universal access to affordable child care for children aged 0-5, ensuring that every child receives quality early childhood education and care, regardless of their family’s financial situation.
• Sliding-Scale Subsidies: Implement sliding-scale subsidies for middle- and low-income families to reduce the financial burden of child care, making it affordable and accessible to all. These subsidies would ensure that no family pays more than 7% of their income on child care.
• Workforce Investment: Increase federal funding to train, hire, and retain high-quality early childhood educators, ensuring that child care providers receive fair wages and professional development opportunities.

These policies would provide relief for millions of working parents, especially women, allowing them to remain in the workforce without the crushing cost of child care. It would also support child development by ensuring children are in nurturing, educational environments.