Connecticut is in a child care crisis. Between trying to find spots and struggling to afford them, many parents in our state are forced to choose between their children's educations and being part of the workforce. At the end of the day, this means Connecticut kids are left out of all of the learning and growth that comes from early education experiences.

Connecticut legislators recently took some early steps toward helping young children by putting $18.8 million more into Care4Kids, a program that offers child care subsidies for low-income families. Your elected officials need to know that you appreciate this step, and that parents and children need more when the legislature comes back for its next session in 2025.