Representative Dr. Anna V. Eskamani Earns Child Care Seal of Approval from Nation’s Leading Moms Group
Orlando, FL: Today, MomsRising and Representative Dr. Anna V. Eskamani are excited to announce that we have earned a Child Care Seal of Approval from MomsRising, the online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families. Representative Eskamani is one of the first candidates for public office in Florida to earn a Child Care Seal of Approval so far this year.
Finding high quality, affordable child care is one of the greatest challenges facing young families in the United States. Child care costs more than public college tuition in many states and nearly half of Americans live in child care deserts, where there is a significant shortage of providers, according to the National Association for the Education of Young Children. As a result, millions of moms and caregivers have been forced out of the workforce, jeopardizing their financial security, exacerbating our labor shortage and supply chain problems and causing grave harm to our economy. At the same time, the early educators are terribly underpaid, with many child care workers leaving the field because they can make higher wages in fast food or other sectors.
MomsRising’s mom-made, mom-approved Child Care Seal of Approval was created in 2024 to raise the profile of child care as a campaign issue at the local, state, and national levels and to challenge candidates to commit to child care solutions that meet the standards of America’s moms. The ultimate goal is to elect more officials who will advance high quality, affordable child care.
“I’m honored to receive the Child Care Seal of Approval from MomsRising,” said Representative Dr. Anna V. Eskamani. “As someone born and raised in Orlando, I know that affordable, high-quality child care is essential to helping families thrive, supporting our local economy, and giving every child the opportunity to succeed. Too many parents are struggling to find care they can afford, while child care providers and educators are stretched to their limits. As Mayor, I'll fight to expand access to affordable child care, support the early childhood workforce with better pay and resources, and make sure Orlando is a city where working families don't have to choose between earning a paycheck and caring for their children.”
“Moms, parents, and families across the nation are joining MomsRising in saying we are ready to Mom the Vote for child care. We will only end the child care crisis that is costing families, businesses, and our economy so dearly if we elect leaders with a real commitment to finding solutions,” said MomsRising Executive Director and CEO Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner. “We applaud Representative Dr. Anna V. Eskamani, and every candidate who has earned the Child Care Seal of Approval. Our future really is in their hands.”
Founded in 2006, MomsRising has thousands of members in all 50 states.
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MomsRising works to improve family economic security, stop discrimination against women and moms, and build a nation where businesses and families can thrive. MomsRising advocates for access to healthy food for all kids, health care for all, earned sick days, and breastfeeding rights so all children can have a healthy start. MomsRising maintains a Spanish language website: www.MamásConPoder.org. Sign up online at www.MomsRising.org — and follow us on our blog, and on Twitter and Facebook.
