Congress is failing families. Your budget informs us about your overall values.
More than 70,000 childcare programs are projected to close, and about 3.2 million children could lose their spots due to Congress allowing the end of the childcare stabilization grant program on September 30. The phrase “Show me your budget, and I’ll show you your values” is more than just a catchphrase; it’s a diagnostic tool for evaluating the priorities of any government. A budget is a moral document outlining where a society allocates its resources. If we apply this lens to Congress and its handling of social safety net programs, particularly those geared toward families and children, it becomes evident that the institution is not doing nearly enough to prioritize the welfare of its citizens.
A government’s budget reveals its values, specifically how much it cares about families and humanity. Congress, particularly its right-wing members, is not proactive in supporting families.
Pandemic-era experiments in public policy, specifically subsidies and programs, helped ameliorate child poverty and provided childcare support for working parents. These programs have shown positive outcomes, including reducing poverty and enabling more people to join the workforce.
Despite the successes of these programs, many are set to expire by the end of the month. The cessation of these subsidies will lead to the closure of 70,000 childcare programs, affecting over 3 million children and their families.
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