Still feeling down about the failure of the federal Build Back Better legislation? Need some inspiration and concrete ideas to keep the momentum for transforming child care in your state? This session explores how two very different states, New York and Missouri, are planning to build on the policy successes and political momentum that resulted from the pandemic – with or without additional federal support.

Participants shared their successes, hopes, and dreams for the future, including their policy and funding goals and their efforts to build more political power for child care.