The Fight for Families and the Care We Need Can’t Wait.
We’re mobilizing for policy change that protects families, strengthens economic mobility, and holds leaders accountable.
Workers and caregivers should not have to choose between survival and care - our families deserve better.
Our democracy is built on the belief that everyone has equal rights. The right to vote is at the core and key to the care and economic justice we need. As we resist the attack on all of our rights we’re clear - the moment to act is now!—
Right now, we must exist in both places: Defending and protecting what we can while we plan for the future. In planning for the future, FV@W Action has completed the first descriptive analysis of the Care Voter File that a number of our state partners have been using since 2022 to build lists that speak to voters who are more likely to be supportive of care issues.
Over the last three years, we’ve had many questions about who we were actually reaching, how effective the model might be for identifying care voters and what future changes we should consider for deeper community and voter engagement.
The Analyst Institute helped us to answer some of these questions in this descriptive analysis of our 2024 work.
If interested in the results, please contact us: staff@familyvaluesaction.org
Policy changes aren’t optional—they’re urgent. We are fighting for: Paid Family & Medical Leave—Protect Caregivers, Protect Families
Everyone needs paid time off at some point. Whether it's recovering from an illness, caring for a new baby, or supporting a sick family member, we shouldn't have to choose between care and paying bills.
Everyone needs a few days off at some point to attend medical appointments or care for a sick family member. The need is especially vital when safety from domestic violence is at stake. Paid sick days can and should include “safe days.”
Parents and families need child care to work, care for loved ones, recharge, and participate in their communities. Children deserve safe, high-quality care that supports their development.
At some point, we all need care, whether it's for ourselves or a loved one. Yet many people face the challenges of caregiving alone or have to choose between their job and caring for family. It shouldn't be so hard for anyone to get the care they need.
Deciding whether to have a child is a personal decision and fundamental for how we care for ourselves and each other. The person making this choice should have the freedom to decide and discuss it with those they trust.
Budgets are moral documents, and the choices we make reflect our values. We should all pay our fair share of taxes so the government can invest in what we need to thrive.
When we work together, we win.
Here’s how families are fighting back:
Tell Congress: No Cuts to Medicaid to Fund Billionaires
Nija’s family story is one of love, sacrifice—and resilience.
She and her husband quit their jobs to care for his mother. Years later, during her pregnancy and the height of the pandemic, they faced impossible choices again—with no paid leave and no affordable care.
Now, Congress is threatening to make it harder for families like Nija’s by cutting Medicaid and essential services to fund billionaire tax breaks.
We can’t let that happen. Your voice matters. Tell your US Senator: No Cuts to Care and Nutrition Services!
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Don’t Let Billionaires Take What Our Families Need
Aisha’s son has multiple health conditions and has relied on Medicaid since birth. But when he turned 18, they temporarily ended his coverage during transition to adulthood - for two critical months
“It was terrifying. We suddenly had no way to pay for his care”.
Families like Aisha’s depend on Medicaid to survive—but now Congress is threatening to cut it even further, just to give more tax breaks to billionaires.
No family should face uncertainty just because their disabled child becomes an adult.
Tell Congress: Protect Medicaid. Put families first.
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Child Care Is Out of Reach. But Tax Breaks for Billionaires Aren’t?
Raquel is a working mom in Ohio, doing everything she can to provide for her family—but the cost of child care is exhausting and unsustainable.
“I work hard every day. But by the time I pay for child care, there’s almost nothing left. Why are we giving billionaires more when families like mine are stretched so thin?”
While corporate CEOs get tax breaks, working families are left behind.
It’s time to prioritize families over billionaires. Tell Congress: invest in child care, not tax cuts for the rich.
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Defend Medicaid. Support Care, NOT Billionaires.
Speech and reading supports; music and art therapies—all of it made possible because Medicaid was there when it mattered most. When Alejandra’s precious young relative finally got the help she needed, she began to thrive!
But now, those essential services are under threat.
We cannot stand by while this lifeline is ripped away. Without Medicaid, we risk undoing years of progress and leaving families without the tools they need to support their children’s growth.
Alejandra urges lawmakers to protect Medicaid and invest in the well-being of our children—because cutting care sets families back and denies kids their full potential.
She calls on every parent, advocate, and concerned citizen to, “raise their voice, share their story and demand action.”
It’s time to prioritize families over billionaires. Tell Congress: invest in child care, not tax cuts for the rich.
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Stand Up for Families over Billionaires.
Nearly a year ago, Carolina stepped into the most important role of her life—becoming a mom.
But her biggest worry wasn’t giving birth—it was what came after.
Like so many working families in Florida, she faced limited paid leave, no paid sick days, and a child care system that’s expensive and impossible to navigate.
“My employer offered six weeks of short-term disability. My partner got nothing. We’re still juggling work, parenting, and stress—with no safety net.”
Florida has no paid leave law and ranks among the most expensive states for child care. Meanwhile, Congress cut funding for both—trading away critical support for families in favor of tax breaks for the wealthy.
Why is it still this hard for families to get the support they need?
Carolina is speaking out because care isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. And families deserve better.
Care can’t wait. Tell Congress: invest in paid leave and child care—not billionaire tax breaks.
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If we don’t mobilize now, policies will keep failing the families who need them most. Here’s how you can help:
Volunteer—Join advocacy groups, attend rallies, push for legislative change. Donate—Every dollar strengthens our fight for fair policies and family protections.
Spread the Word—Talk to your community, share on social media, demand accountability.
The window for action is now—and together, we can push back. Get involved.
Your time and energy can help us create a more just and equitable future. Join our efforts by volunteering with local coalitions and advocacy groups.
Your financial support is critical to our work. Help us continue the fight for family security and economic mobility
Advocacy begins with conversation. Share our mission on social media, talk to your friends, and help raise awareness.
