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Unlock the potential of school-ready children, work-ready parents, and a thriving economy by supporting long term funding for early education. #GottaHaveChildCare #VaPromise #childcare
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Investing in child care means children can thrive, families can succeed, and our economy can grow. #GottaHaveChildCare #VaPromise #childcare
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Virginia’s economy depends on working families, and working families depend on child care. Investing in child care = investing in Virginia. #GottaHaveChildCare #childcare
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Investing in early childhood education yields a triple bottom line ROI: school-ready children, work-ready families and business-ready communities. #GottaHaveChildCare #childcare
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Joined by parents, business leaders, and Lt. Gov. Hashmi, Gov. Spanberger signed HB18 & SB3—bipartisan legislation sponsored by Del. Adele McClure and Sen. Lashrecse Aird to create the new Employee Child Care Assistance program. #GottaHaveChildCare
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Joined by parents, business leaders, General Assembly leaders, and Lt. Governor Ghazala Hashmi, Governor Spanberger signed legislation that lowers child care costs and supports working families. Link to full event recording here: bit.ly/3PPGqtk #GottaHaveChildCare
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On Wed, @AbigailSpanberger ceremononially signed legislation sponsored by Sen. Mamie Locke (SB 134) & @BrianaSewellVA (HB 1208) that provides clear calculations to fund early childhood care and education in the Commonwealth. #GottaHaveChildCare
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"Every time a parent can’t find a [child care] slot or can’t afford costs...a business loses a worker, the state loses a taxpayer...We cannot expect Virginia to thrive if its workforce is stuck at home because the 'math' of working no longer adds up." Parent, VA #DWCC
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Mothers who advocate for early childhood care and education are shaping the future one child at a time. Thank you for your passion, persistence, and leadership. Happy Mother's Day! #GottaHaveChildCare #HappyMothersDay
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From bedtime stories to policy meetings, these moms show up wherever children need them most. This Mother's Day, we celebrate mothers who use their voices to champion early childhood care and education. #GottaHaveChildCare #HappyMothersDay
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Today we honor mothers who don't just nurture their own children but stand up for all children. Happy Mother's Day to the changemakers raising the next generation. #GottaHaveChildCare #HappyMothersDay
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"Having affordable child care means the world to me. I can work and send my son to school!...Affordable childcare has helped me in ways I can’t even describe. Thank you...for all that you do!!!" Parent, Charlottesville, VA #GottaHaveChildCare #HappyProviderAppreciationDay
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"I have seen firsthand how some of the teachers and staff...work to create an educational, safe, & supportive environment for kids...It’s invaluable to have loving & attentive educators to work alongside us as parents." Parent, Sperryville, VA #ProviderAppreciationDay
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"Because of the excellent childcare & early education provided, I don't have to choose between financial stability & my child's future... I want the same the possibilities for all Virginia families." Parent, Alexandria, VA #ProviderAppreciationDay #GottaHaveChildCare
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New Virginia program aims to lower child care costs by getting employers to chip in bit.ly/424NYek
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Virginia Promise Partnership parents advocating for quality early childhood care & education in Virginia. Learn more: bit.ly/4fBCgh5 #GHCC
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