Children First Action Fund

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐫 - 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞!

See where your candidate stands on family issues, like child care and paid family leave in PA, and make a plan to vote for leaders who will put children and families first!

🗳️ VIEW THE 2026 BALLOT GUIDE >> https://www.childrenfirstactionfund.org/2026-ballot-guide

Thank you, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, for standing up to protect Head Start and the children, families, and educators who depend on it!

Now it’s your turn. Join the fight and tell federal leaders to protect Head Start: bit.ly/DefendHeadStart

Last summer, the moment Bucks County Intermediate Unit leadership alerted me that Head Start funding was at risk, I got to work—partnering closely with their team and pressing federal decision-makers and the White House to understand exactly what was at stake.

We had two goals:

✅ Keep funding in place through the end of the school year.
✅ Secure a full five-year renewal so families could plan with confidence.

We accomplished both.

Today, I brought leaders from HHS to the Bucks IU Early Learning Center so they could see firsthand just how indispensable these programs are to children and families across Bucks County, and meet directly with the incredible teachers, therapists, professionals, and parents I work alongside who bring that mission to life every day.

We focused on how to strengthen federal support, tackle ongoing workforce challenges, and protect the full range of services—from early intervention and developmental support to health, nutrition, and family services—that make the IU model so effective.

My sincere thanks you to my friend Dr. Mark Hoffman and the entire Bucks IU team—together, we will continue working ensure Head Start remains strong and thriving for every family and child in our community.

Have your requested to vote by mail in the Nov. 3rd midterm election?

Voting by mail is easy, safe, and convenient!

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Child Care Voters are making their plans for November! 🗳️

Voting by mail is easy, safe, and convenient.

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Did you see the new op-ed from Children First Early Childhood Education Policy Director Zaina Cahill on the importance of Head Start?!

Read Zaina’s op-ed then contact Congress and urge your lawmakers to protect Head Start!

𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 ➡️ https://bit.ly/DefendHeadStart

Head Start cuts would dismantle a program that works | Opinion Research shows that the federal Head Start early childhood education program boosts graduation rates and strengthens families — so why is it being dismantled?

Have you taken action yet to protect Head Start?

If not, please contact your U.S. Senators and urge them to defend Head Start today!

𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 ➡️ https://bit.ly/DefendHeadStart

What This Rural Head Start Program Stands to Lose With Federal Changes The federal government just announced plans to de-regulate Head Start. Here's what this might mean.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭!

For more than 60 years, Head Start has helped children learn, grow, and thrive. We must fight these harmful changes and ensure the program is here for generations to come.

Please contact your U.S. senators today and urge them to protect Head Start!

𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 >> https://bit.ly/DefendHeadStart

Trump Administration Plans to Upend Head Start by Deregulating It The White House tried but failed to block funding for preschool for poor children. Instead, it will seek to strip away standards on health, literacy — and brushing teeth.

Pennsylvania voters agree: It’s time to invest in early care and education.

Pennsylvania voters agree: It’s time to invest in early care and education.

Right now, too many families can’t find or afford child care. When parents don’t have care, they can’t work. This crisis is already costing Pennsylvania’s economy more than $6 billion each year. Our elected leaders must take action.

This November, let’s elect leaders who will invest in early care and education.

Your voice matters! Register to vote and make sure you’re ready for Election Day on Tuesday, November 3.

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𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐬𝐲𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚'𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐭?

If not, take a moment today to express your gratitude!

If your state legislators supported the budget, they'll receive a thank-you message, and if they voted against it, they'll receive a message explaining why these investments matter for Pennsylvania's children and families.

TAKE ACTION 👉 https://bit.ly/CCV_ThankYourStateLegislators

𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐬𝐲𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚'𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬?

Pennsylvania's lawmakers recently passed the 2026–27 state budget that makes important investments that will strengthen early care and education!

While there's still more work to do to make child care affordable and accessible for every family, the investments in the 2026-27 budget represent meaningful progress, and we need to express our gratitude!

If your state legislators supported the budget, they'll receive a thank-you message, and if they voted against it, they'll receive a message explaining why these investments matter for Pennsylvania's children and families.

TAKE ACTION 👉 https://bit.ly/CCV_ThankYourStateLegislators