JUFJ DC Crash Course: State of Childcare

Every child in DC, regardless of their race, family wealth, or zip code, should have access to high quality and affordable early childhood education provided by early childhood educators who are paid fairly. But right now, early childhood educators – mostly Black and Brown women – are underpaid and their jobs are unstable, while most families still can’t afford the childcare their children need. Join JUFJ to learn about the state of childcare in DC, the Birth-to-Three Law, and the continued challenges facing childcare, and what you can do to improve teacher pay and the affordability of childcare. We will be joined by Jarred Bowman, Policy Analyst at DC Action and the Under 3 DC Coalition.

In 2018, DC Council passed the Birth-to-Three For All Act, ensuring a future of high-quality, affordable childcare for all families. However, with a lack of funding and continued pandemic, childcare educators are underpaid, and costs remain high. Learn about how the Under 3 DC Coalition won major investments in the program and the continued work we have to do.

You will receive call-in instructions via email after you RSVP.  Please contact Michelle Engelmann at rjh500@aol.com if you have any questions.