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Ways to Advocate for Children and Families

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 Together, we can create a child care system that works for all families.

The following resources are designed to empower you to let decision makers at the local, state and federal level to improve access to high-quality early education.

The Family Conservancy believes that every child can reach their full potential when we invest in them and those who care for them. The first five years of a child’s life can determine emotional resilience, health outcomes, school readiness, and future career success.

Read The Family Conservancy’s Public Policy Agenda

Child Care Rates and Supply in the Kansas City Metro Area

The Kansas City Metro Early Child Care Dashboard is a tool to inform advocates and decision makers so we can build the child care system our community needs. One that allows working parents and businesses can thrive and enables all children to access the transformative impact of high-quality early care and education.

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