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We are families, caregivers, people with disabilities, and aging Americans creating a new way to live well and age with dignity.

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Every day we’re telling our stories and taking action so that we can have the freedom to make the care choices that are right for us and our families.

Caregiving In The Time Of COVID

This article first appeared in Bustle on July 20, 2020. Read the original there. Alexis Baden-Meyer’s mornings are complicated. She...

Coronavirus Has Finally Put A Spotlight On America’s Childcare Crisis. What Happens Now?

By: Cait Munro

This article first appeared on Refinery29 on July 15, 2020. Read the original there. B.* is a domestic worker living...

My Mother Has Dementia. Here’s What I’ve Learned From Caring For Her For 8 Years.

By: Ai-jen Poo and Aisha Adkins

This interview originally appeared in Refinery29. Read the original there. Care workers are the invisible workers on the frontlines of...

A representation of the path towards changing behavior and actions for anti-racism

Conversation Guide: Talking about Race, Racism, Care, and Caregiving

INTRODUCTION Dialogue is an entry-point to move us into deeper understanding of one another and that can lead to deeper...

World Changing Ideas Awards 2020: Politics and Policy Finalists and Honorable Mentions

This awards list originally appeared in Fast Company on April 28, 2020. Read the original there. Innovative campaigns or policy...

Clocking In: ‘Would You Change My Mother’s Diaper for $10 an Hour?’

By: Molly Osberg

This article originally appeared in Jezebel. Read the original there. On a Tuesday in April, Michelle Walton woke up in...

Demand for In-Home Care Rises During Coronavirus

By: Clare Ansberry

This article first appeared in the Wall Street Journal. Read the original there. Over the past three years, Paula Newbaker...

COVID-19 Shows The U.S. Needs Universal Family Care

By: Sarita Gupta

This article originally appeared in Forbes on April 13, 2020. Read the original there. Prior to COVID-19, every two weeks,...

Young caregivers are used to social isolation. Covid-19 is bringing added stress as it threatens resources they depend upon.

By: Tara Bahrampour

This article first appeared in The Washington Post on April 7, 2020. Read the original there. Shelby Small was on...

How to Create Caring Workplaces in the Era of Covid-19

By: Mae Singerman

As the Director of Operations at Caring Across Generations, a campaign fighting for sweeping policy changes to improve the lives of family caregivers, I feel a special commitment to the family caregivers on our team during this difficult and unprecedented time - some who are caring for children and aging parents.

Why Care?

All of us will be a caregiver or need care some day, but our families and our economy are on the brink of a care crisis. By redefining care, we can redefine our future.

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The only way we can get better care for our loved ones, better support for our families, and better jobs for caregivers is by shifting how our culture values care. And the only way to do that is by taking immediate action.

When you share your story, pressure public officials, and show your support for care, you’re helping to create groundbreaking change that strengthens our movement for quality care.

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Learn more about Universal Family Care

Universal Family Care. It’s visionary yet simple. It covers any care need, for any person, at any stage of life. Learn More
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Tell Your Rep to Co-Sponsor the FAMILY Act!

Help build support for a comprehensive paid family leave policy that includes strong support for family caregivers. Ask your Representative to co-sponsor the FAMILY Act now! The more co-sponsors, the more likely we can win in the House of Representatives.Sign On
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Building a Movement

Our coalition represents more than 100 local, state, and national organizations who share our bold vision for a new approach to caregiving — and who are making it real.

Field Network

Local and state-based allies are working around the country to pass innovative new programs that support caregivers, care recipients, and their families.

Organizations & Experts

From advocacy groups to academic researchers, our national partners allow us to successfully advance our policy work.

Culture Makers

Collaborating with noted filmmakers and storytellers, we're changing the way aging and caregiving are presented in the media.

Social Responsibility

Partnering with private sector companies, we're shifting the way caregiving is supported in the home and in workplaces.

Individual Members

Thousands of people, in every state across the country, have joined this campaign to change the way we care in America. Have you?

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You are not alone

We are families, caregivers, people with disabilities, and aging Americans creating a new way to live well and age with dignity.

Every day we’re telling our stories and taking action so that we can have the freedom to make the care choices that are right for us and our families.

Caregiving In The Time Of COVID

Coronavirus Has Finally Put A Spotlight On America’s Childcare Crisis. What Happens Now?

My Mother Has Dementia. Here’s What I’ve Learned From Caring For Her For 8 Years.

Conversation Guide: Talking about Race, Racism, Care, and Caregiving

World Changing Ideas Awards 2020: Politics and Policy Finalists and Honorable Mentions

Clocking In: ‘Would You Change My Mother’s Diaper for $10 an Hour?’

Demand for In-Home Care Rises During Coronavirus

COVID-19 Shows The U.S. Needs Universal Family Care

Young caregivers are used to social isolation. Covid-19 is bringing added stress as it threatens resources they depend upon.

How to Create Caring Workplaces in the Era of Covid-19

Why Care?

Take Action

Help shift the perspective

Learn more about Universal Family Care

Sign the Pledge for Universal Family Care

Tell Your Rep to Co-Sponsor the FAMILY Act!

#ShareYourCare

Building a Movement

Our coalition represents more than 100 local, state, and national organizations who share our bold vision for a new approach to caregiving — and who are making it real.

Field Network

Local and state-based allies are working around the country to pass innovative new programs that support caregivers, care recipients, and their families.

Organizations & Experts

From advocacy groups to academic researchers, our national partners allow us to successfully advance our policy work.

Culture Makers

Collaborating with noted filmmakers and storytellers, we're changing the way aging and caregiving are presented in the media.

Social Responsibility

Partnering with private sector companies, we're shifting the way caregiving is supported in the home and in workplaces.

Individual Members

Thousands of people, in every state across the country, have joined this campaign to change the way we care in America. Have you?

Join

JoinPeople say we cannot afford to care. We believe we can't afford not to. If you agree, get involved.Sign Up

Give

GiveYour support allows us to expand our reach and continue our critical work to make caregiving easier for all families.Give Now

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