In the Middle

Emily Rodenbeck shares her story about the challenges her family faced through the COVID pandemic. She had stopped working as an early childcare provider to take care of her father who had fallen ill, her husband was laid off during the pandemic, and worries grew exponentially when they realized they were unable to qualify for assistance to make ends meet. Families in the middle who are not eligible for services but have experienced a loss of income need policies that bolster their economic security and enable them to continue to nurture their young children when development is crucial.

Learn more about how Think Babies™ advocates for these policies and more.