Honor your mother, grandmother, or any mother figure with a donation to GEEARS and support our mission to ensure that every child in Georgia has the opportunity to thrive. We’ll send your honoree a Mother's Day card to let them know! Click here to donate: geears.org/mothers-day/

These #StrollingThunder families are heading this month to Washington DC to tell Congress to #ThinkBabies and support additional child care funding because #CareCantWait

Learn more and take action now: bit.ly/40tEwPY

The purpose of the Mayor's Summer Reading Club is to promote early literacy through language-rich books and enrichment activities. We provide the books, and you provide the programming. There is still time to apply! Learn more & complete the application: surveymonkey.com/r/QRKVSRZ

EVENT ALERT: To optimally serve their students, early educators need an ecosystem of supports. We’ll learn all about these “Early Childhood Intersections” on the GEEARS 2024 Bus Tour, April 26th – 27th. Click here to register: geears.org/geearsbustour

According to GEEARS’ poll of Georgia parents with young children, affording basic necessities is a struggle for many Georgians. And many think that state government can do more to alleviate families’ struggles. Learn more in our survey report: geears.org/research/polli…

📰Extra, extra! Our March newsletter is now live! Check it out for our official 2024 legislative recap, upcoming events, and more! Click here: mailchi.mp/geears/march20…

Today is Autism Awareness Day! Let's celebrate the incredible accomplishments, strengths, and contributions of individuals with ASD. 💙

#AutismAwareness

The ATL Early Education Ambassadors are in the community spreading the word about the importance of high-quality early learning & connecting families to resources they need to thrive. Here’s a snapshot of them with Mayor Andre Dickens, a true champion for early ed in our city!

GREAT NEWS! Big wins for early childhood education on #SineDie in the final FY25 budget, including nearly $100 million increase for Georgia's Lottery-funded Pre-K and nearly $10 million for Georgia's Childcare & Parent Services (CAPS) Program. Thanks to all of the champions in…

#HB1021 , which increases the amount of the child tax deduction from $3,000 to $4,000 per dependent, is on its way to the Governor's desk after unanimous passage in the Senate. #gapol

Last month, Strolling Thunder advocates brought their little ones to the Capitol to advocate for family-friendly policies. This was an invaluable opportunity to meet their lawmakers and make their “asks.” Read our latest SaportaReport column. tinyurl.com/mr24m2st

It's #SineDie , the last day of the legislative session! The GEEARS team is at the Capitol keeping an eye on bills that affect young children & families, including those related to the maternal & infant health, dependent tax exemptions, and the budget, specifically as it relates…

Already contacted your legislators? Please reach out again with this updated request.

CHEERS! After an agree from the House yesterday, #HB404 , the Safe at Home Act, is on the way to the Governor's desk! This bill supports safe and stable housing for Georgia families.

Children under five are more likely to be affected by eviction than older children.

Thanks to…

Way to go, grownups! After an agree from the House last night, #HB1010 , which expands paid parental leave for state employees & K-12 teachers from 3 to 6 weeks, is on the way to the Governor's desk! This will help support nearly 300,000 Georgians with the time to care & bond with…

The Mayor's Summer Reading Club has kicked off its summer of promoting early literacy! All Atlanta organizations, child care programs, and institutions that serve children ages 0 to 5 are encouraged to apply by March 29th!
Link to apply: geears.org/initiatives/ma…
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UPDATED ACTION ALERT: With the end of session only a few days away, please join us in urging GA’s leaders to at least maintain the Senate’s investment of $9.6 million in GA's Childcare & Parent Services Program in the final budget: geears.org/caps/ #gapol #GaNeedsChildCare

This year, Strolling Thunder happened at the dazzling Georgia Freight Room. There were costumes, a ball pit, an inclusive play area, and most importantly, a chance to meet our legislators under the Gold Dome. Read our coverage in SaportaReport. tinyurl.com/mr24m2st

GREAT NEWS! #HB1010 , which doubles the number of weeks of paid parental leave from 3 to 6 weeks for state employees & K-12 teachers, passed the Senate earlier tonight! It now goes back to the House for agree.

Thanks to Jan Jones, Senator Brian Strickland, and Jason Esteves for your…

GREAT NEWS! #HB404 , the Safe at Home Act, passed the Senate tonight! This bill supports safe and stable housing for Georgia families.

Children under five are more likely to be affected by eviction than older children. The bill now goes back to the House for an agree.

Thanks to…