News from UPLAN
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
Parents Take Action to Fight the Citizenship Question on 2020 Census!
Para leer esto en español, tienes que desplazarte hacia abajo. The 2020 Census is at risk and UPLAN parents are taking action to protect it!
POWER-PAC Leads the Way for Economic Justice!
Parent leaders from Parents Organized to Win, Educate and Renew – Policy Action Council (POWER-PAC), trained by Community Organizing and Family Issues (COFI), know the
UPLAN Parents Speak about Child Care & Early Learning on Capitol Hill!
UPLAN traveled to Washington D.C. for the Child Care for Working Families Act Reintroduction! Parent leaders Sara Morrison from Family Leadership Network – Choice for
Parents Raising Our Voices!
New year, same parent vision! UPLAN parents are sharing our stories and bringing our voices to decision-making spaces all over the country. As part of
Parent Reflections on UPLAN’s Second Birthday
“It’s exciting to see that we’re doing the work that we set out to do two years ago.” — UPLAN Parent Leader Bianca Scott UPLAN officially launched as a national network
UPLAN Parents Mobilize on ‘Public Charge’ Rule!
UPLAN is working to oppose the Trump administration’s proposed ‘public charge’ rule which would force some immigrant families to choose between meeting basic needs like
Proposed Immigration Policy Change – Learn & Take Action!
Para leer esto en español, tienes que desplazarte hacia abajo. The Trump Administration proposed new regulations that could make it harder and keep some immigrants
Parent Leaders Celebrate UPLAN’s First ‘Huddle’!
The UPLAN Policy Committee on Real Parent Engagement spent months thinking of ways for UPLAN members to come together as a UPLAN family and share
Parents Bring their Voices to Family Math Movement!
UPLAN members brought their expertise to the Family Math coordinating committee kickoff meeting in Seattle August 16-17. Representatives from Community Organizing and Family Issues (COFI/POWER-PAC)
UPLAN Parents Move Legislators to Action on the Child Care for Working Families Act!
UPLAN parent leaders are celebrating their successful advocacy with two co-sponsorships to the Child Care for Working Families Act – Representative Adam Smith and Senator
Take Action to Keep Citizenship Question off U.S. Census!
Para leer esto en español, tienes que desplazarte hacia abajo. Recently, the Trump Administration proposed adding a citizenship question to the 2020 U.S. Census. The
UPLAN Parents On the Move for Child Care and Early Education!
UPLAN parent leaders are taking national action on child care and early education – advocating for federal policy change and attending the Grassroots Assembly for
Update on the Proposed “Public Charge” Regulation
Para leer esto en español, tienes que desplazarte hacia abajo. What is the “public charge” regulation? The Trump Administration proposed a regulation that could cause
UPLAN Comments to U.S. Department of Education on Statewide Family Engagement Centers
UPLAN parents brought their voices to the U.S. Department of Education’s (US ED’s) online forum for public comment on the Statewide Family Engagement Centers (SFECs).
Child Care for Working Families Act Toolkit Published!
UPLAN’s Policy Committee on Early Care & Education gave input on a parent and community leaders advocacy toolkit on the Child Care for Working Families