News from UPLAN
Webinar Highlights California Reform of Child Care Family Fees
Para español, desplácese hacia abajo. The quest for financial freedom often starts with minimizing unnecessary expenses that eat away at a family’s stability. Parent Voices,
Lifting up Immigration Struggles to Call for Change
As parent leaders and trusted messengers, we will continue to learn together and push for equitable and inclusive policies that serve all families! Undocumented communities
Families Raise Voices on Proposed Child Care Regulations
In July, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a proposed rule that would address issues like child care affordability, options for types
UPLAN 2023 Core Members Convening Highlights
Video of Snapshots from the Convening Here Para leer en español, debe desplazarse hacia abajo. We’re proud to share this video of snapshots from UPLAN’s
The Power of Telling Your Story: Armanda Ruiz’s Story
Para leer en español, debe desplazarse hacia abajo. Many immigrants fear using social services because accessing these might hinder a future possibility of becoming a
Landmark Achievement for New Mexico Families
Para leer en español, debe desplazarse hacia abajo. UPLAN is celebrating our member organizations’ historic victory for New Mexico families as it becomes the first
Helping Parent Leaders Navigate the Updated Public Charge Rule
Para leer en español, debe desplazarse hacia abajo. In early September, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published its updated Final Public Charge Rule,
Parent Voices Elevated at the Federal Level
Para leer en español, debe desplazarse hacia abajo. On May 16, 2022, the final day of the National Gathering, UPLAN organized an advocacy day to
UPLAN Member Organizations Keep Voicing Families’ Needs
Para leer en español, debe desplazarse hacia abajo. Parent leaders from UPLAN member organizations nationwide continue our push for equitable policies to address the challenges
United to Lift Up Issues Facing Families
Para leer en español, debe desplazarse hacia abajo. Parent Advocacy in Arizona As parent leaders, we have not wavered and continue lifting our voices highlighting
Parents Seek Significant Child Care and Early Education Investments
Para leer en español, debe desplazarse hacia abajo. These past few months UPLAN, parent leaders and member organizations across the country have elevated a unified
Parents in Conversation with U.S. Department of Ed on Schools’ Reopening
Para leer en español, debe desplazarse hacia abajo. As the fall approaches, parents across UPLAN share concerns about sending their children back to school amid
Graduation is the Catalyst for Young Parents’ Future Success
Para leer en español, debe desplazarse hacia abajo. Graduation season is here– the end of one journey which is also the start of a new
Parent Leadership Rises Above Adversity
The Governing Council is comprised of a parent-led, elected leadership group of UPLAN, representing 13 organizations. Para leer en español, debe desplazarse hacia abajo. During
COVID-19 Relief Policies Need to Include All Communities!
Para leer en español, debe desplazarse hacia abajo. On March 27, Congress passed a $2 trillion package to support many families during the COVID-19 (or
Let’s have real engagement on Child Care, Early Care and Education!
The lack of affordable child care and early education is an urgent issue in our communities. As parent leaders, we know that high quality early
UPLAN Takes Action on Published “Public Charge” Rule!
Immigration Policy Changes – Learn and Take Action! Para leer esto en español, tienes que desplazarte hacia abajo. On August 14, 2019, the Trump administration
New UPLAN Video Features Power of Parents!
Para leer esto en español, tienes que desplazarte hacia abajo. We are excited to share our new bilingual (English/Spanish) video with you! This video reflects
UPLAN Parents Bring Voice to Family Math!
The Family Math Roadmap Project (FMRP) is partnering with UPLAN to develop a Parent Advisory Council (PAC) to give input on a national plan to
Join UPLAN Parents to Advocate for Child Care, Early Care and Education!
Join UPLAN and take action to make sure Congress hears that our communities value child care, early care and education! UPLAN is calling on Congress