As a representative of working families, I understand the financial toll childcare can pose for many. It reduces the ability of many families - especially those earning low to middle incomes - to sustain their work because they can't afford the high costs of childcare. It's an emotional burden to decide between family and profession, and it's a choice that families shouldn't have to make.

The purpose of this petition is to urge our government to fund childcare certificates for all families, and especially working-class families. Adequate funding can secure the futures of our children and lighten the financial responsibility of their parents. According to a report by Child Care Aware of America, the average cost of center-based infant care in the U.S ranges from $5,045 in Mississippi to $23,666 in D.C. annually. This is often out of reach for working-class families.

Ensuring funding for childcare certificates would allow these families to continue contributing to our economy without the constant worry of affording childcare expenses. It's crucial for our society that we provide these supports to these families. Stand with us in rallying our government to recognize this issue and provide funding that benefits families and the wider economy.

Please, sign this petition and contribute to making a change for all the working families struggling with childcare expenses today.