As part of the Mayors' Action Challenge for Children and Families, participating mayors will use our collective voices to urge the Administration, Congress, state policymakers, and school districts to join us as full partners in efforts to identify and replicate effective strategies and interventions, including through support for new federal action in the following areas:
Opportunities to Learn and Grow
Fully fund the 21st Century Community Learning Center program to expand afterschool programs and Pell Grants to increase access to postsecondary education and training.
A Safe Neighborhood to Call Home
Provide flexible funding to support implementation of comprehensive youth violence prevention plans developed by local communities and based on proven public health models.
A Healthy Lifestyle and Environment
Ensure universal access to health care, including preventive services that promote health and wellness, for all Americans.
A Financially Fit Family in Which to Thrive
Expand and modernize the Earned Income Tax Credit while increasing support for local outreach campaigns that seek to ensure that it is claimed by all eligible individuals and families.
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