WASHINGTON D.C. – In response to the election of President Donald Trump to a second term, Nicole Jorwic, Chief of Advocacy and Campaigns, released the following statement:
“During this election cycle, we heard both candidates take positions on care – a clear sign that the need to improve the care infrastructure in this country is an issue that transcends political ideologies and must be prioritized to support all families.
“Millions of households across the nation are actively engaging in tough conversations about caregiving, and Caring Across Generations is remaining steadfast in its mission to push for investments in paid leave, aging and disability care, and child care to support the 40 percent of us who are currently filling in the gaps that our care systems leave behind.
“We know what’s at stake, so we will continue to make our message loud and clear: A comprehensive care infrastructure is not only critical to our economic resilience but is also key to building a sustainable future where everyone can thrive. Investing in all aspects of the care economy is what families across the country need and deserve.
“The nation’s caregivers, care workers, and people who need care want clear, actionable plans that support the well-being of all families and communities. The fight for a fair and supportive care infrastructure persists, and we will maintain the pressure on our leaders to prioritize care across America. Our families and economy depend on it.”
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Caring Across Generations is a national organization of family caregivers, care workers, disabled people, and aging adults working to transform the way we care in this country so that care is accessible, affordable and equitable— and our systems of care enable everyone to live, work, and age with dignity.
To achieve our vision, we transform cultural norms and narratives about aging, disability and care; win federal and state-level policies; and build power amongst the people touched by care. For more information, visit caringacross.org.