Senator Amanda Cappelletti<\/a> (D-17, Delaware\/Montgomery). Lieutenant Governor Davis and County Executive Innamorato highlighted the importance of supporting children and families at every level of government, from local communities to county and state leadership.<\/p>\nThe new bicameral caucus will bring together lawmakers from the Senate and House of Representatives to coordinate and advocate for policies to support families who are expecting or raising young children. The caucus will serve as a platform to elevate family-focused legislation and strengthen collaboration<\/p>\n
\u201cStrong families are essential to Pennsylvania\u2019s economic future,\u201d said Senator Pisciottano. \u201cWe want people to be able to afford to start a family here. When the cost of childcare makes it difficult for parents to stay in the workforce, or financial pressures cause couples to put off having children, those challenges have consequences for our economy. We need to make Pennsylvania a place where families have the support they need to grow and thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n
The caucus grew out of collaboration among the four legislators, who recognized an opportunity to bring their work on individual policy initiatives together under one umbrella and establish a more coordinated approach. While their experiences raising young children helped inspire the caucus, its mission extends beyond individual households. Policies that make it easier to raise a family strengthen the Commonwealth\u2019s economy and improve its long-term outlook.<\/p>\n
\u201cHardworking families drive this Commonwealth forward. In turn, our state legislature must do everything we can to guarantee parents \u2013 and those looking to grow their families \u2013 can comfortably and confidently raise the next generation of leaders, innovators, and engaged members of our communities,\u201d said Senator Cappelletti. \u201cAs a legislator serving thousands of families across my district, and as a mom raising two young daughters, I\u2019m proud to serve on a caucus that shows Pennsylvania families their lived experiences are being brought to the table in Harrisburg. They deserve nothing short of seeing their priorities be truly heard and turned into sustainable action.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a husband, father, and legislator \u2013 I don\u2019t just live a political life, I put my life into my politics,\u201d Representative Abney said. \u201cThe Kids and Families Caucus is an opportunity to elevate pragmatic policies that help to improve the quality of life for many Pennsylvanians. I look forward to working with my colleagues to build upon the recent legislative wins giving kids and and families the tools needed to succeed in today\u2019s economy.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cRight now, parents and families are struggling to make ends meet,\u201d said Representative O\u2019Mara. \u201cWe hear every day about their struggles \u2013 from affording childcare to rising utility bills. I\u2019m proud to be a part of this caucus so we can collectively advocate for legislation that will support Pennsylvanians as they grow and raise their family.\u201d<\/p>\n
The caucus will build on existing legislative efforts to address issues affecting Pennsylvania families, with an emphasis on bringing greater attention to proposals already under consideration and strengthening cooperation among lawmakers to move those initiatives forward.<\/p>\n
\u201cOver the past four years, the Shapiro-Davis Administration has made major investments to support working families with young children,\u201d said Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis. \u201cThere is so much more to be done to support kids and families in Pennsylvania, and that\u2019s why this caucus is so important. This is just the beginning.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery family deserves the time and support to care for a new baby without having to choose between their health and their paycheck,\u201d said Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato. \u201cAt Allegheny County, we\u2019re working to make that a reality through our paid parental leave initiative, because supporting parents and babies is both a public health priority and an investment in our communities. I\u2019m grateful to Senator Pisciottano and his colleagues for launching the Kids and Families Caucus and bringing renewed focus to the policies Pennsylvania families need, from paid leave and affordable childcare to maternal health and family affordability. By working together across all levels of government, we can build a Commonwealth where working families have more stability, more opportunities, and the support they need to thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n
Following the announcement, officials toured the Sampson Family YMCA\u2019s childcare facilities to highlight the importance of accessible care and the role of state support in strengthening these services across Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n
The Kids & Families Caucus will continue working with lawmakers, community organizations, and stakeholders to identify legislative priorities and advance policies that support children, parents, and families.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Joined by Lieutenant Governor Davis and Allegheny County Executive Innamorato, state legislators unveil new bicameral caucus focused on…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":306577,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[125727,125728,125729,28,30,29,70330,50318,125730,125731],"class_list":["post-306576","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-pennsylvania","tag-allegheny-county-executive-innamorato","tag-kids-families-caucus","tag-lieutenant-governor-davis","tag-pennsylvania","tag-pennsylvania-headlines","tag-pennsylvania-news","tag-senator-amanda-cappelletti","tag-senator-nick-pisciottano","tag-state-rep-jennifer-omara","tag-state-representative-aerion-abney"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/306576","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=306576"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/306576\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/306577"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=306576"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=306576"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=306576"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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