134,000 families are pushed into poverty by childcare costs alone. Childcare for two children costs more than rent in every state. Head Start faces elimination under proposed budget cuts.
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Here's what to say:
- I'm calling to ask the Senator to fund federal childcare programs and protect Head Start.
- Childcare for two children costs more than rent in all 50 states. 134,000 families are pushed into poverty by childcare costs alone.
- The proposed budget would eliminate Head Start, which serves nearly 1 million children.
- New Mexico proved universal childcare is possible at the state level. Federal funding would make it possible everywhere.
- I'm a constituent. Working parents should not have to choose between their paycheck and care for their kids.
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Dear [Senator/Representative name],
I am writing as a constituent from [city, state] about fund federal childcare programs.
Childcare for two children costs more than rent in all 50 states. 134,000 families are pushed into poverty by childcare costs alone.
The proposed budget would eliminate Head Start, which serves nearly 1 million children.
New Mexico proved universal childcare is possible at the state level. Federal funding would make it possible everywhere.
The facts support this: 134,000 Families pushed into poverty by childcare costs alone. 50 states In every state, childcare for two children costs more than rent.
I am asking you to take a public position on this issue and act accordingly. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]
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- 134,000 Families pushed into poverty by childcare costs alone
- 50 states In every state, childcare for two children costs more than rent
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The cost of childcare for two children exceeds rent in all 50 states. An estimated 134,000 families are pushed into poverty by childcare costs alone. The average family spends more on childcare than on food.
Head Start faces elimination in proposed federal budget cuts, which would affect nearly 1 million children. Rural childcare deserts are expanding as providers close. Meanwhile, New Mexico became the first state to sign universal childcare into law, launching in November 2025, covering all families regardless of income. No other state has followed.
Tell Congress to fund childcare at the federal level, protect Head Start, and make the New Mexico model possible nationwide. Working parents should not have to choose between a paycheck and care for their children.
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