Thread by @KansasApple

Alright, alright we're about to come in HOT with reasons to support #BuildBackBetter🔥🔥 This Act was passed by the U.S. House last month, but time's running short for the Senate to take it up as well. 🧵

Avg. annual cost of #childcare for one toddler in Kansas is $10k/yr 😳 With #BuildBackBetter, child care costs would decrease significantly for families of 9 in 10 young children in Kansas. What could these savings mean for you and your family? 🧵

#BuildBackBetter = UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY PRESCHOOL for 47,000 additional Kansas children, ages 3 and 4. Whether it’s public schools or childcare providers or Head Start. 🎒🖍️🎨

Universal preschool not only boosts the health and opportunities for Kansas kids, it’s also a critical step in reducing the 18.8% gender gap in workforce participation between mothers and fathers in Kansas. #BuildBackBetter 🧵

Through #BuildBackBetter, Kansas families receiving the #ChildTaxCredit will continue to receive $300/month per child under 6 & $250/month per child ages 6-17. 
Extending CTC helps cover costs of transportation, utility bills & housing, giving families autonomy they deserve.

Extending the #ChildTaxCredit also helps put money back into *local* economies and expands the ability of community resources to continue to fill the gaps and meet the needs of Kansas families! When our families are stronger, Kansas is stronger. 🌟🌟 #BuildBackBetter