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WASHINGTON – ZERO TO THREE, a national nonprofit dedicated to ensuring all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life, released the following statement from Chief Policy Officer Melissa Boteach in response to the ending of the current chapter of chaos and reopening of the federal government:
“The past weeks have been chaos for families across the country who rely on federal programs to ensure their babies have the strongest start in life. Today’s reopening means programs that help children get health care, healthy food, and early learning will start up again. However, while the government is reopening, millions of families will still struggle to afford health insurance as the deal leaves Affordable Care Act tax credits unresolved.
“Congress must act with haste to address unfinished business to keep health care affordable for families and ensure full funding and implementation of early learning, mental health care, and other services that babies need to thrive. After a year of uncertainty and federal and state cuts, families deserve stability and peace of mind that these essential resources won’t be disrupted again.
“Now is the time for policymakers to show up for the youngest among us by investing in the programs that help children grow up healthy and strong. ”
