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Ensuring kids grow up safe, resilient, powerful, heard. Home to #DCKIDSCOUNT @DCOSTCoalition @Under3DC Home Visiting Council, #YouthJustice Coalition
Washington, D.C
Joined December 2009
We joined members of @Under3DC at the Wilson Building yesterday to urge @councilofdc & staff to protect the Pay Equity Fund. With the possibility of extreme salary cuts, the coalition is advocating for a fair approach. A review and vote on the Pay Equity Fund legislation was
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Thank you @CMCHenderson, @BrianneKNadeau, @CMLewisGeorgeW4, @CMRobertWhiteDC, & @trayonwhite for standing w/ youth during this heightened time of law enforcement presence. We know that any expansion of local police power is an expansion of federal power. Unnecessary police and
NEWS: The D.C. Council just rejected an emergency bill that would have extended the summer's expanded youth curfew for another three months. The votes against came from @trayonwhite, @CMRobertWhiteDC, @BrianneKNadeau, @CMLewisGeorgeW4, and @chenderson.
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Our Sr. Youth Advocacy & Engagement Manager, Kawanza Billy, represented DC Action last night at the @dcjackandjill fundraiser! She shared a powerful message about our work for DC’s children, youth & families. We’re grateful a portion of proceeds will support our mission.
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📢 New Report! “Navigating DC’s Child Care Subsidy Program: What Families Experience and What Needs to Change” is out now. From smooth support to frustrating delays, #WashingtonDC parents shared their real stories navigating the child care subsidy system. This report, grounded
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📊DC CAPE results are out! There’s progress across nearly every group, but large gaps remain. Students not reaching proficiency in math and reading are often the same ones with less access to quality #education and greater barriers, especially in today’s political climate. See
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We have policy experts listening to young people in policy cafés discussing: 🔵 Quality Work 🟠 Supportive Services 🟡 Post-Program Success 🟣 Economic Mobility 🟢 Racial Disparities in Employment Data
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We’re excited to partner with @DCFPI for a powerful, intergenerational conversation about what young people need to thrive in today’s economy.
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Chairman Mendelson circulated an amendment to the budget last night to pull back $30M in appropriations. Join us in making phone calls to the Chairman's office (202-724-7002) ASAP asking them to preserve ECE funds.
Today is the final vote in the D.C. Council on the 2026 budget, but lawmakers are starting with a $30 million problem. And to add some drama to the moment, @ChmnMendelson says he is proposing an amendment to address that problem... but "under duress."
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Let’s break down what it would cost to save key parts of Alliance for one year: 🔹$9.5M to keep income requirements the same 🔹$11.9M to keep enrollment open for those 26+ 🔹$21.5M to not reduce services to adults 🔹$1.3M to not reduce services for children
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For the record: Since day 1 of this budget cycle, we’ve been asking for *less than $50M* to save Alliance healthcare coverage for 28,000 members of DC’s immigrant community. That’s not even 0.3% of the total #DCbudget.
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Keep DC Healthy: Tell @councilofdc to invest in the Healthcare Alliance! https://t.co/8NsHt4kLcj
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The budget before the DC Council right now would dismantle the DC Healthcare Alliance, which provides critical health care coverage to residents with low incomes who do not qualify for Medicaid, most...
Call your DC Councilmembers TODAY and tell them: Save the Alliance! Thousands of residents depend on this critical healthcare program. The second budget vote is MONDAY and your voice can make the difference. #SaveAlliance #HealthcareForAll
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DC residents who can't access other healthcare programs rely on Alliance. Let's make sure it's here to stay. Speak up NOW before the DC Council's budget vote in one week! https://t.co/5NdL5m6dt5
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🚨 The White House froze $7B in education, vital afterschool & summer program funds. 1.4M kids nationwide, including 6,381 in DC, could lose access. Programs like @ASASafterschool will lose the ability to remain operational without this funding. Tell Congress: #ReleaseTheFunds
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DC’s FY26 budget adds: ✅$4M for Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund ✅$15M for Child Care ✅Protects $2.4M for vulnerable youth But it still falls millions short of what kids & families need. We must raise revenue for a just, equitable future. Read official statement
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@ChmnMendelson and most of the @councilofdc understand the value of #childcare subsidies and the Pay Equity Fund for #WashingtonDC's parents with young children and early educators themselves. The fact that they have found funding to start filling in the proposed gaps proves they
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We can’t wait to be in community Monday at 9 at the rally with our sibs @WeAreDCAction @dc_jwj @jufj @LegalAidDC @ROCDC @domesticworkers @unitehere23 Colectivo de Familias Migrantes, Unite Here local25, Ayuda, Metro DSA, Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid! #TaxWealthToStopTheCuts
Now, a round-up of some other actions we are supporting right now. First, make sure you come to the @FairBudgetDC rally and pack the vote on Monday. Details below.
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Want to learn more about how the mayor’s proposed deal with the commanders would impact you as a DC resident and taxpayer? Join the No Billionaire’s Playground info session tomorrow. Register at https://t.co/851xfBBi8C
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Well before Congressional Republicans' cuts to #Medicaid take effect in late 2026, @councilofdc is set to transition many District residents from Medicaid to an alternative program, with about 10% remaining ineligible for that program and having to fend for themselves on the
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