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Elected Leaders Must Act to Protect What’s Best for Families

In response to yesterday’s introduction of the Women’s Health Protection Act and the Braidwood Management v. Becerra Decision, Ai-jen Poo, Executive Director of Caring Across Generations, released a statement.

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Caring Across Generations launches Creative Care Council

Caring Across Generations is partnering with Hollywood headliners to announce the launch of its Creative Care Council to elevate the portrayal of caregiving in film and television. 

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Caring Across Generations Statement on Illinois Mandating Paid Sick Days for All Workers

Illinois Must Finish the Job: Caring Across Generations Celebrates Illinois Mandating Paid Sick Days for All Workers In response to...

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Care Can’t Wait Coalition Applauds President’s Budget and Bold Investments in Care Economy

Care Can’t Wait Coalition Applauds President’s Budget and Bold Investments in Care Economy WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 9, 2023) – In...

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HCBS Access Act Would Bring 1 Million People Into Services and Eliminate Medicaid Waiting Lists

The Home and Community Based Services Access Act is a historic investment to make home- and community-based services a mandatory entitlement under Medicaid, ending waiting lists all over the country and bringing at least 1 million people into life-saving care.

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Proposed FY 24 Budget Delivers Transformative Progress to Our Country’s Care Infrastructure

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released the Fiscal Year (FY) 24 budget plan. The budget reaffirms the administration’s commitment to transforming the country’s care infrastructure.

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Days After Historic Biden Address on Care, Georgia Care Workers, Caregivers Converge on the Capitol for First-Ever Care Can’t Wait Georgia Advocacy Day

For Immediate Release March 2, 2023 Contact: Yonah Lieberman, yonah@caringacross.org PHOTOS: Click here for high-res photos, credit Sardarius Head. Care at the...

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Statement on Biden Administration’s Childcare Requirement for Chip Manufacturers

Biden Administration’s Childcare Requirement for Chip Manufacturers Puts Ball in Congress’ Court to Invest in Care WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 1,...

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Nearly 100,000 Care Advocates Demand Congress Finish the Job, Address the Care Crisis

Today, care workers, caregivers, disabled people and older adults gathered on Capitol Hill to deliver a petition to members of Congress signed by more than 98,000 Americans demanding attention on the continuing care crisis.

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Caring Across Generations Applauds Schumer’s Red Line On Medicaid Cuts In Default Fight

In response to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer recent statements on Medicaid, Ai-jen Poo, executive director at Caring Across Generations, released a statement.

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Caring Across Ad Campaigns Win Anthem Awards

Caring Across Generations, HFC Campaign and Care-Themed Ad Win Anthem Awards  “This Is Us” Cast Conversation on Destigmatizing End-of-Life Care Reached...

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Caring Across Generations Statement on Gov. Pritzker’s 2023 Budget Address

Let’s seize the moment: Care Advocates Respond to Gov. Pritzker’s Proposed $250 Million in Childcare Investments In response to Governor...

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Care Can’t Wait Statement on 2023 State of the Union

President Joe Biden’s second State of the Union Address touched on the critical need for investing in care; our families and workers need quality child care, paid leave and aging and disability care, especially in the home and community.

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Caring Across Generations Statement on 2023 State of the Union

Tonight, President Joe Biden delivered his second State of the Union Address, where he addressed that investing in care is essential to the financial security of working families and the success of the U.S. economy. The president mentioned care priorities XX times tonight and reaffirmed his commitment to invest in child care, paid leave, and aging and disability care. 

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Congress Addresses Direct Care Workforce Crisis and Invests in Home- and Community-Based Services

The Better Care Better Jobs Act represents a historic investment in a long undervalued and underfunded care industry and will address waitlists and other barriers that disabled people, aging adults and family caregivers face when trying to access the services they need in their homes and communities.

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Statement from Ai-jen Poo on the 50th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

We demand access to abortion care without barriers. We need Family First policies and programs that support families with the tools they need to do well and build a good life — such as good wages, childcare, paid leave, equitable health care, aging and disability care.

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Illinois Roundtable Emphasizes that Community Care is a Necessity, Not a Luxury

Contact: press@caringacross.org In Virtual Roundtable, Duckworth, Schakowsky Emphasize that Community Care is a Necessity, Not a Luxury [WASHINGTON, D.C.] —...

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Care Can’t Wait Statement on 2022 Election Results

Mid-term Election Results Reflect Widespread Support for Pro-Family Policies  Care Can’t Wait Statement on 2022 Election Results WASHINGTON, D.C. (November...

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Caring Across Partnership with NBC’s This Is Us Nominated for Shorty Award

Caring Across Campaign to Destigmatize Aging and End-of-Life Care Recognized as Shorty Impact Awards Finalist   Candid Conversation with Cast of...

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“P-Valley” Star Brandee Evans Urges Georgia Legislators to Invest in Care Workers

“P-Valley” Star “Heartbroken” Over Georgia’s Lack of Caregiver Support, Urges Legislators to Invest in Care Workers Elected Leaders Pressed Nearly...

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Roundtable Discussion Reveals Major Care Infrastructure Needs In Michigan

For immediate release: Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022   Roundtable Discussion Reveals Major Care Infrastructure Needs In Michigan More than 100...

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Inflation Reduction Act Ignores Family Care Needs

Economic Recovery Package Ignores Urgent Family Care Needs Families Will Continue Facing Crushing Costs, Direct Care Workforce Shortages Without Care...

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Care Can’t Wait Statement on Budget Reconciliation Package

If Senators’ main concern is helping families deal with rising costs, nothing could be more urgent than assistance with the prohibitive cost of care–both for the families utilizing services and the workers who are providing them.

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Hollywood Executive Joins Caregiving Advocacy Group to Make Caregiving More Visible in Film, TV

Hollywood Executive Joins Caregiving Advocacy Group to Make Caregiving More Visible in Film, TV Lydia Storie to Engage With Writers...

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President Biden’s State of the Union Speech Underscored Care

In his first State of the Union Address, President Biden underscored that care is essential to the financial security of working families and the success of the U.S. economy.

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