👨👩👧👦 Imagine... Working Families Not Fall Through the Cracks👨👩👧👦
💡 Imagined Endstate:
A future where every working family in Hawaiʻi has access to affordable child care, strong public education, and a safety net built to uplift—not just survive—through economic hardship and policy shifts.
📚 Source:
Tagami, M. (2025, May 7). Education: Hawaiʻi’s Working Families Need More Support. Civil Beat. Link
💥 What’s the Big Deal:
Federal safety nets are shrinking, and for working families in Hawaiʻi—already facing one of the highest costs of living in the nation—the impact could be devastating. Advocates sounded the alarm at the close of the 2025 legislative session, warning that essential programs like early childhood education, child care subsidies, and food assistance are either underfunded or absent💸.
The piece highlights growing fears that without stronger local investment, vulnerable families will be left without access to basic services. While small legislative wins occurred, such as improvements in child care workforce development, the lack of structural🏠, long-term solutions creates instability. For PI-SIDS communities already facing generational poverty and displacement, the consequences are even more pronounced.
To truly build resilience, Hawaiʻi must invest in a future where working families are not an afterthought but the foundation of progress. That means supporting inclusive policies, prioritizing community voices, and ensuring every keiki has the opportunity to thrive🌱.
https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1709433&utm_source=Civil+Beat+Master+List&utm_campaign=b850410be9-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_11_05_01_52_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-4a7e232a85-402462203&mc_cid=b850410be9&mc_eid=7beb0505a4
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