We thank you for your continued support of afterschool and summer learning programs, and for your work on behalf of children and working families. We ask that the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittees ensure that the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program remains a vital resource to students and families moving forward.
In order to support a safe and healthy school environment and make sure our students receive a well-rounded education that puts them on a path to success, we must continue to invest in our nation’s schools, educators, and most importantly, our students. For these reasons, we urge Congress to fund the SSAE flexible grant program at $2 billion in FY 2023. Thank you for your 1 of 4 consideration of this request. We look forward to working with you to make sure students in every community are supported to reach their maximum potential.
As an organization rooted in the civil rights and children’s rights movements, we strongly support Jackson’s nomination and believe that, based on her qualifications, diverse experience, and strong judicial record, she will vigorously protect the rights our children and families have fought tirelessly for and, as a past public defender, bring a unique perspective that is needed to the bench. Her historic and long overdue nomination as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court will have ripple effects for Black women, youth, and girls around the nation.
While Title IV-B makes up only 4% of federal child welfare funding, it remains a very important funding source given its flexible structure and focus on prevention. There are no federal eligibility rules for recipients of Title IV-B, so states and tribes have greater flexibility in reaching more children and families and with a wider array of services.
En el 2019, más de 1 en cada 4 niños en EEUU (26 por ciento o aproximadamente 18 millones) vivían con al menos un padre inmigrante. Se estima que más de 5 millones de niños menores de 17 años tienen al menos un padre indocumentado. Cada niño y niña merece un paso seguro a la edad adulta con el apoyo de familias y comunidades amorosas.
More than 1 in 4 (26 percent), or approximately 18 million, U.S. children lived with at least one immigrant parent in 2019. And more than 5 million children ages 17 and under are estimated to have at least one undocumented parent. Every child deserves a successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities.
En el 2019, más de 1 en cada 4 niños en EEUU (26 por ciento o aproximadamente 18 millones) vivían con al menos un padre inmigrante. Se estima que más de 5 millones de niños menores de 17 años tienen al menos un padre indocumentado. Cada niño y niña merece un paso seguro a la edad adulta con el apoyo de familias y comunidades amorosas.
More than 1 in 4 (26 percent), or approximately 18 million, U.S. children lived with at least one immigrant parent in 2019. And more than 5 million children ages 17 and under are estimated to have at least one undocumented parent. Every child deserves a successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities.