“As we respond to the COVID-19 emergency, we must keep our gaze focused on equitable, long-term recovery efforts. If we are to realize a just and fair society, our policies must be pro-babies, pro-families and pro-workers. They should embody the dignity inherent in every child, every caretaker and every worker. Parents and caregivers of young children must have universal access to workforce supports, including paid family and medical leave. Child care must be affordable and accessible, and the rights of child care workers must be protected. We must rebuild our systems to support a society rooted in the vision of equity, one in which all can fully participate and thrive, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and ability. It is our civic responsibility to the next generation of children living in America to do so.”
