In the first half of 2026, Fellows across 17 states have significantly advanced their 501(c)(4) advocacy efforts to improve the lives of young children and families. All Fellows do unlimited lobbying in the forms of direct, contracted, and grassroots.
Key policy areas include:
- Child care: Arizona, Colorado, Kentucky, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont
- Preschool: Arizona, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Virginia
- Paid Leave: Arizona, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Tennessee
- Mental and Physical Wellbeing: Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, Tennessee
- Family Supports (e.g., tax credits, home visiting): Arizona, North Carolina, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon