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Campaign for Inclusive Family Policies
The ways in which families meet their income-earning and caregiving responsibilities should not determine their eligibility for support and services.
2022 Info: Action needed to claim the rest of 2021 Refundable Child Tax Credit
Information about the 2021 Refundable Child Tax Credit.
About the Worker Relief and Credit Reform Act
The Worker Relief and Credit Reform Act of 2021 HR 4665 was introduced by Representative Gwen Moore.
Resolution on Inclusive Policies for all Care
A Resolution on Care - so ALL caregiving, whether done by professionals or by family or friends, is supported by policies.
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Family Policies for ALL
The pandemic exposed our essential need for caregiving; ignoring or misrepresenting its lessons would be a grave mistake. We need inclusive family policies.
Federal legislation - $$ for unpaid caregivers
Family and Home Network has long advocated for policies that recognize and compensate unpaid caregiving. We have endorsed a Congressional bill that would relieve the financial stress on our nation's most vulnerable families - and increase parents' choices about how to provide care for their children. Easing the financial stress on families is a very powerful way to help parents and children!
Stress & Resilience - Watch & Discuss Together
With a focus on the current COVID-19 pandemic, trauma expert Dr. Bruce D. Perry has made a series of short (20 min) videos. He explains stress, distress and how the pattern of stress can determine whether stress is destructive (sensitizing) or positive (resilience building).
Parenting through Tough Times
Robbyn Peters Bennett moderates a warm, supportive and informative conversation about parenting through these tough times.