@FightCrime

#LawEnforcement leaders & violence survivors protect public safety & keep #kids from #crime through public policy. Part of @Child_Success

 Washington, D.C.
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Joined February 2009
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Thank you to the leaders in the Senate championing the Child Care Modernization Act! @SenatorFischer, @gillibrandny, @SenatorHick, @SenatorCollins, @SenKatieBritt, and @SenMarkKelly are leading the way for working families.
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The Child Care Modernization Act was introduced in the House & Senate! This bipartisan bill would expand access to affordable child care & give states flexibility to meet families where they are. Thank you @RepMackenzie @RepSusieLee @RepAshleyHinson @repkmr for your leadership!
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Federal funding for Head Start is so important for the development of young children in districts across the nation. Thank you to the many lawmakers who signed onto the Head Start ‘Dear Colleague’ letter to speak up for this vital funding! Check out the thread below to see all of the lawmakers who joined @RepJahanaHayes’ letter to show their support.
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With just 2 weeks before funding runs out, now is the moment to speak up for child care. Thanks to everyone who joined our advocacy webinar! Panelists from @firstfiveyears, @ChildCareAware, @naeyc and @NatlHeadStart broke down what’s at stake and how advocates can push Congress to act. Missed it? We've got you covered! ffyf.org/2026/01/15/webinar-…
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Join FFN's Katie Bass, UNL's BBR & the #Nebraska Chamber for an insightful webinar on their new research on the economic impact of insufficient #childcare in Neb. Learn exclusive findings, successful approaches from other states & practical strategies to strengthen Neb's future.
Nebraska Chamber@NebraskaChamber4 Nov 2025
Access to child care isn’t just a family issue, it’s an economic one. Join us on Mon, 11/10, to unpack the NE Chamber Foundation’s latest study, Unlocking Nebraska’s Potential: Child Care as a Key to Nebraska’s Economic Future🧒🏻 Register: ow.ly/yq9k50XmI8V @FirstFiveNebr
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New #AA3PM data reveals that demand for afterschool is enormous, with more than 3 in 4 kids missing out. Learn more about what the critical hours after school look like for America’s youth in new #AA3PM report: aa3pm.co
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The lack of affordable child care is a strain on working families, employers, and our economy. the Child Care Modernization Act aims to address child care affordability and accessibility. #childcare
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UPDATE: As the shutdown continues, Head Start programs in 40+ states did not receive their scheduled funding on November 1st. This put many in immediate jeopardy of closing their doors. Get the latest data and news on the impact of these closures here: ffyf.org/resources/2025/11/s…

Shutdown 2025: Impact On Head Start Programs

UPDATE: 11/18/25 Head Start programs around the nation are continuing to re-open, some more quickly than others. As of today, Head Start sites in 13

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Early Head Start—Nurtures healthy attachments for low-income families parenting infants and toddlers, and for pregnant women and their families, through intensive, comprehensive child development and family support services. #HomeVisitingWorks
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Fight Crime retweeted
MASP@MiAfterSchool5 Nov 2025
Thank you, Michigan — especially the policymakers and champions who continue investing in afterschool. Together, we’re strengthening opportunities for young people to learn, lead, and build community.
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The hours between 3 and 6 p.m. are peak times for juvenile crime and risky behaviors. How can we tackle this challenge? D.J. asserts, "by creating afterschool programs that provide safe learning environments for our kids." #aa3pm
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Fight Crime retweeted
MASP@MiAfterSchool3 Oct 2025
🎉 Big win for Michigan youth! Out-of-School Time is officially in the state budget with $75 million for competitive grants. That means more youth thriving across Michigan. #AfterschoolWorks #MIafterschool #FundOST
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"For law enforcement leaders, we see this as a smart investment." DJ Hilson, elected prosecutor of Muskegon County, MI and member of @FightCrime: Invest in Kids, highlights how #AfterschoolWorks to keep kids safe, engaged, and on the right path. afterschoolalliance.org/afte…

Why afterschool programs are a smart investment

By DJ Hilson, elected prosecutor of Muskegon County, MI and member of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids. To hear additional remarks from DJ Hilson, view the recording of July 17 Senate

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What's your favorite summer memory? Making friends at camp? Getting to play outside every day? 🌳 We want those memories for all kids. Don't let their #summerlearning programs disappear—demand the release of states' 21st CCLC funds: 3to6.co/releasethefunds #SummerLearningWeek
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Learn more: strongnation.org/articles/25…

Statement on the Closing of Council for a Strong America

After nearly 30 years of advocating for public investments and policies that help improve the lives and opportunities of all children in America, Council for a Strong America (CSA) will dissolve as a...

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After nearly 30 years, Council for a Strong America is dissolving as a national organization. The materials & resources on this site will not be updated moving forward. The @FightCrime, @Ready_Nation, & @Mission_Ready pages will remain active as their work continues.
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To maximize adolescents’ potential and reduce their likelihood of further involvement in crime, juvenile justice policy and practices must account for youth’s developmental needs. Read @FightCrime’s new report: strongnation.org/articles/24…
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Stay tuned for May 16. Engaging unexpected messengers to deliver research and best practices to policymakers and others can make for effective results.
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1/2: Wise crime-prevention measures were on the agenda when law enforcement leaders gathered Thursday for @FightCrime Day at the IL Capitol. Our visits w/legislative leaders centered on smart investments in #earlychildhood priorities. #twill
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1/3: Laying an #earlychildhood foundation for strong social-emotional skills can help kids from their 1st years of development, Peoria County State's Atty Jodi Hoos said at a Wednesday event to release a new report from @FightCrime & its partners. tinyurl.com/5n7ntydr

Peoria community leaders advocate for more support of early childhood education

A new report from the nonprofit Council for a Strong America has community leaders advocating for the importance of early childhood education in Peoria.

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