We urge you, Governor Kotek, to heed the demands from Oregonian parents and caregivers and take the bold action needed to address the child care crisis. #careforkids #fundchildcare 6/

By investing in high-quality, affordable child care, we can support working families, promote economic growth, and foster healthy communities. #careforkids #fundchildcare 5/

Child care is the workforce behind the workforce and is a necessary component of your main priorities, like housing and mental health. #careforkids #fundchildcare 4/

Specifically, our state's budget must fully fund the ERDC program. We cannot simply maintain the current-service-level budget. It is past time that we recognize that child care is not solely a family issue, but an economic and community issue. #careforkids #fundchildcare 3/

You also know that Oregon’s legislative session starts next week. We will continue echoing the calls from parents and caregivers, urging our legislature to prioritize investments in our state's child care system. #careforkids #fundchildcare 2/

tinakotek.bsky.social, as you may know, the current child care crisis is having a devastating impact on families, providers and our economy as a whole. #careforkids #fundchildcare 1/

This phrase "workforce behind the workforce" highlights the important role that child care educators play in supporting not just individual families, but also the broader economy and society as a whole. #careforkids #fundchildcare 3/

Without child care educators, many working parents would not be able to go to their jobs. Child care educators provide the necessary support and care for young children, allowing parents to pursue their careers and contribute to the workforce. #careforkids #fundchildcare 2/