New ParentsTogether Survey Finds Massive Lags in Child Care Around the Country, Health Concerns From Parents About Schools Reopening

One-Third of Parents Surveyed Say They Will Not Send Kids Back to School If They Reopen, One Quarter Say Schools are Very Unprepared to Provide Safe Learning Environments; Parents Overwhelmingly Oppose Tying School Funding to Reopening ParentsTogether, a national parent-led organization with over 2 million members, has released the results of a survey of over 1200 parents around the country …

Letter to Congress: Rescue our kids NOW

July 20, 2020 We, the undersigned, call on Congress to pass a Rescue Plan for Gen C, the generation of children living through the COVID-19 crisis.  If Congress fails to act quickly, a generation of vulnerable kids — particularly Black, Brown and low-income children —will suffer irreparable, lifelong harm.  Right now: Millions of families are running out of money for …

Families Virtual Protest for Black Lives: Take Action

Thank you for taking part in the Families Virtual Protest for Black Lives. Now, keep the momentum going with some of these immediate action steps. Support the Movement for Black Lives Donate now to those leading the fight to make Black Lives Matter. Demands of the Movement for Black Lives Get educated about the policy changes needed to make Black …

ParentsTogether Survey Reveals Remote Learning is Failing Our Most Vulnerable Students

As schools prepare for distance learning to continue in some form, Congress must provide resources to prevent low-income students and students with learning challenges from falling further behind May 27, 2020 (New York, NY) — ParentsTogether Action, a national parent-led organization with over 2 million members, has released the results of a survey of more than 1,500 families around the …

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ParentsTogether Survey Reveals Remote Learning is Failing Our Most Vulnerable Students

As schools prepare for distance learning to continue in some form, Congress must provide resources to prevent low-income students and students with learning challenges from falling further behind New York, NY – ParentsTogether Action, a national parent-led organization with over 2 million members, has released the results of a survey of more than 1,500 families around the country regarding the …

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ParentsTogether Survey Indicates Moms Are Carrying the Load of Distance Learning During Pandemic

78% of moms who live with male co-parents say they are managing the majority of their kids’  online learning May 6, 2020 (Washington, DC) — Ahead of Mother’s Day, ParentsTogether, a national parent-led organization, has released a survey of 1,500 parents showing that most of the load of managing kids’ distance learning is falling on moms. The survey confirmed that staying …

Rent Crisis Worsening: Survey Indicates Half of Families Struggling to Pay May 1st Bills

600,000 Call on Congress to Cancel Rent/Mortgage/Utility Payments April 29, 2020 (New York, NY) — As millions of families struggle to pay their bills as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, a new survey reveals that the rent crisis in the United States is worsening, with pressure mounting on Congress to send additional relief. Almost 600,000 people have signed a …

400,000 Call on Congress to Freeze Rent/Mortgage/Utility Payments for American Families

ParentsTogether survey indicates half of families already can’t afford basic necessities New York, NY — As millions of families struggle to pay their bills as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, 403,525 people have signed a petition created by ParentsTogether Action calling on Congress to suspend rent, mortgage, and utility payments, and order a full moratorium on evictions/foreclosures. ParentsTogether Action, …