We recognize the critical role of all families, including those that choose to make the important contribution of raising the next generation and creating a stable, healthy society.

Policy Objectives:

  • Protect families from falling into poverty and help them build assets
  • Remove marriage penalties from state statute
  • Enable better access to childcare for working families
  • Provide access to high quality early childhood education
  • Provide caregiver leave to allow family members to take care of each other