Child Care Aware of America
@ChildCareAware
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Our nation’s leading voice for #ChildCare. Advocating for affordable, high-quality #ECE for working families. Undertakes research & reports on child care data.
Arlington, VA
Joined March 2009
With the continuing resolution set to expire January 30, federal lawmakers are finalizing their funding decisions right now for FY26. This is our moment to make sure they hear loud and clear: protect and increase funding for child care! #ChildCareStrong
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Ready to plan ahead? Early Bird savings are live! Use promo code EARLY and lock in your registration for the premier gathering of child care and early childhood leaders. ☑️Your voice. ☑️Your work. ☑️Your impact. See you in Arlington. Register today: https://t.co/ObQwWfLVTz
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In 2024, the average annual cost of child care was $13,128, according to our Price and Supply analysis. @Harpers highlights the affordability crisis families are up against and for many #childcare providers there’s an uphill battle to keep doors open
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Day care’s affordability crisis
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Quality child care is the backbone of our nation’s well-being. Your tax-deductible gift helps us to stand for what matters most: strong families, strong providers, and strong communities. Give today: https://t.co/mrLxCFaPws
#GivingTuesday #SupportCCAoA #ChildCareStrong
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As #MilitaryFamiliesMonth comes to a close, our appreciation for those who serve as well as their families continues all year long. CCAoA remains committed to connecting military families with the child care and community support they need to thrive. #ChildCareStrong
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Families are facing significant affordability challenges ranging from healthcare, food, housing, and notably child care. In 2024, the average annual cost of care for 1 child in the U.S. was $13,128-more than many families mortgage or rent payments @CBSNews
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Although inflation has eased, many Americans say they still feel squeezed financially. Here are five areas where households are feeling the pinch.
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We know you are making hard decisions about where and how you spend your donation dollars, and we hope you’ll consider supporting CCAoA. Your gift today helps make child care strong, and that makes everyone stronger https://t.co/mrLxCFahGU
#SupportCCAoA #ChildCareStrong
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This #MilitaryFamiliesMonth we’re celebrating the strength and resilience of military families, and the power of child care to help them thrive. Capt. Kathryn “Kat” Wijnaldum, a Navy officer whose family found stability through CCAoA's Respite Care program https://t.co/s7cT5OYuLQ
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Child care costs rose nearly 30% from 2020 to 2024, with the average price of care in 2024 topping out at more than $13,000. Thank you @CBSNews for highlighting the major challenges families are facing to afford child care! https://t.co/3mUtAx3Ywu
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In some metro areas, child care expenses amount to more than double what families spend on rent, LendingTree found.
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Today, on #VeteransDay, we honor all who have served our country and the families who stand beside them. Service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off; it lives on in the families and communities shaped by our nation’s veterans. #ChildCareStrong #MilitaryFamiliesMonth
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The latest from @Newsweek includes a deep dive into our Price and Supply Report. Our analysis found that in 2024 the national average price of #childcare was $13,128—or about 10% of a married couple with children’s median income! #ChildCareStrong
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Child care now costs more than rent in many states. See how prices compare across the U.S. in this map based on new 2025 data.
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Our CEO, Dr. Libbie Sonnier, joined Jen Roberts (@Agenda4Children), Rochelle Wilcox (@4PXP_), Taylor Dunn, and Asya Howlette (@CityOfNOLA) at the @ChildCareAware Leadership Institute! 👏🌟
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This November, we celebrate Military Families Month to honor the strength, resilience, and sacrifice of our nation’s military families. We are proud to partner with the DoD to provide child care fee assistance for military families. #MilitaryFamiliesMonth #ChildCareStrong
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The federal shutdown is hurting families. Without congressional action by November 1, 140 #HeadStart programs in 41 states plus Puerto Rico could lose funding — disrupting care for 65,000 children. Send a message to your lawmaker now https://t.co/lEBIgg7OGD
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States made big moves for #childcare in 2025: from historic funding and innovative employer partnerships, to new trust funds. But with teacher wages still low and waitlists growing, the future is uncertain. See what your state did: https://t.co/2XoS3JkAl3
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