What’s Good for Moms Is Good for America
For too long, America has treated motherhood, child care, and paid leave like personal choices — not public priorities. But these aren’t just women’s issues. They’re economic imperatives.
Women are the backbone of our economy — as mothers, educators, caregivers, innovators, and leaders. When women thrive in the workforce, families thrive. And when families thrive, so does the country.
It’s time to put moms first.
We are working to change attitudes and policy around paid leave and child care. We fight to help moms so families — and our economy — can thrive.
50
The cost of child care is more expensive than rent in all 50 states.*
1 in 4
1 in 4 women go back to work just 2 weeks after giving birth, threatening both maternal and infant health.**
55%
55% of parents go into debt paying for child care.†
$10K
On average, workers lose $10K in wages when they take unpaid family leave.††
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Shaping the Conversation
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Not a Mom?
You don’t have to be a mom to care about moms. Moms First is fighting for the kind of change that strengthens families, communities, and our entire economy. Whether you’re a dad, grandparent, employer, or ally, there’s a role for you in this movement.