Our Priorities
We embrace the challenge to make Florida the family-friendliest state in the nation—the best place for young children to live and to thrive. Here’s what we’re working on to get there: safe, stimulating, and nurturing early learning opportunities; good health care, including early identification and intervention for developmental delays and disabilities; and support for parents and other adults who help shape children’s lives. These policies and practices will build toward a safer, healthier, more prosperous Florida—for all Florida children.
Strong Results in Early Learning
Children only get one chance to learn the fundamentals correctly. Ensure that Florida's early learning programs are viewed and funded as the foundation of our education system.
Increase options for parents by supporting home-based and center-based programs.
Celebrate and support early learning educators.
Healthy Children and Healthy Communities
Protect KidCare expansion and outreach efforts, so Florida families have access to more affordable coverage, adequate preventive care, mental health care, and a medical home.
Get babies off to a strong start by supporting prenatal health care, early childhood mental health, strong relationships, and early screening and intervention.
Families Matter
Help families gain financial independence with policies that support families contributing to Florida's dynamic economy.
Encourage employers to enhance family-friendly policies, such as paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, early learning tuition assistance, breastfeeding supports, and flexibility.