Connecticut Is Leading on Child Care—But the Work Isn’t Done
- Izzi Greenberg
- Jul 24
- 2 min read
Child Care for CT is a statewide coalition of parents, providers, educators, and community members fighting for a future where every family can access affordable, high-quality child care—and every provider is paid fairly.
This year, we organized, we showed up, and we made history.
Thanks to the power of our coalition and supporters across the state, Connecticut passed a groundbreaking suite of laws that lay the foundation for the most comprehensive child care system in the country.
But this is just the beginning.
What We Won
The new legislation puts families and providers first:
Cost caps so no family pays more than 7% of income on child care
Fair wages for early childhood educators and caregivers
Expanded access to child care across all regions of the state
A permanent endowment to fund the system long term
Equity built in—prioritizing the communities that need care the most
By the Numbers
$500+ million in new state and federal child care investments
180+ advocates trained in 2024 alone
3,000+ emails sent to lawmakers
Dozens of events held across Connecticut
National recognition for Connecticut’s bold leadership
What’s Next
Passing laws is just step one. Implementation is everything.
Without swift action from lawmakers and state agencies, this transformation could take 10 years to fully reach families. That’s too long for parents who are already struggling.
We need:
Speed—Families can’t wait for care
Fairness—All communities must benefit
Accountability—We must ensure that the law is implemented as promised
“We organized, we showed up—and we made history. Now we need to make it real.”
Join Us
We are building a movement to make sure this vision becomes reality—faster and fairer.
You can help:
Volunteer at a community event
Share your story with lawmakers
Stay informed and take action
📍 Visit: childcareforct.org
📧 Email: info@childcareforct.org
📱 Follow us: @childcareforct
