"There was a time I didn’t know if we’d make it. I live in Edgewood. I’m a full-time student, a part-time gym employee and a mom to four kids. It’s a lot. But what keeps me going is this dream that my children won’t have to grow up with the same struggles I did. I’m studying social work and political science because I want to break the cycle of poverty in our family. For good. Child care is the only reason I can do any of this. Because of Early Head Start and child care subsidies, I pay $105 a month for all four kids. My youngest two are in a trilingual program where they’re learning English, Spanish and Garifuna. My daughter with special needs is in a center that really sees her. I wouldn’t have found these places, or afforded them, without assistance. We were experiencing homelessness and living with my grandparents when I applied for help. Somehow, within 48 hours, we had child care. It's still a stretch. But these programs are the only reason I’m not stuck. It’s not just about surviving. It’s about giving my kids a better future. Every hour I spend in class or at work is a step forward for all of us." - Alexis C., Washington You can help make more stories like Alexis's possible: https://bit.ly/3WRpFxV Right now, your gift to ZERO TO THREE will be matched, doubling your impact for babies and families. Even better, if you start a new monthly gift, your first month donation will be tripled. The demand is growing. The need is urgent. And the time to act is now, when it matters most. Your gift today will help a family move from barely holding on to finally moving forward. Thank you for standing strong with us.
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