Amplification Guide and Toolkit
Table of Contents
- What is a Day Without Child Care?
- Demands
- Links and Tags
- Congress, Take Action
- Invite Your Community
- Notify Press
- Sample Social Media Posts
- Spanish Translation
- Additional Graphics, Merchandise Designs, and Downloadables
- Visual Gallery
- Coloring Pages
- Swag Templates
- Pins & Stickers
- Posters
- Fill In the Blank Graphics
- Facebook Frames
- Zoom Backgrounds
- Closing Note
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WHAT IS A DAY WITHOUT CHILD CARE?
On Monday, May 12th, childcare providers, parents, and families across the country will shut their doors, call out sick, or close down early to participate in Community Change Action’s 4th Annual National A Day Without Child Care.
People are fed up with the interests of billionaires coming before our babies, our budgets, and our benefits. But we know that together, our voices can rise and we can win the childcare system – and the care economy – we all deserve. But we know that together, our voices can rise and we can win the childcare system – and the care economy – we all deserve. We will hold our leaders accountable and show that we aren’t going away – we’re only getting louder and stronger – and our economy, our families, and our society can’t go a day without child care.
On a "Day Without Child Care," we’ll call to protect ALL of our care – childcare, healthcare, Head Start, food support, home care – because we know when you come for one of us, you come for all of us. Our demands include:
1. An equitable childcare system built on racial and gender justice
2. Thriving wages for childcare providers
3. Affordable and accessible child care for all families
4. No cuts to Head Start
5. No cuts to Medicaid/SNAP
LINKS AND TAGS
- Website and Pledge: DayWithoutChildCare.org
- 5/12 Virtual Rally at 8 pm ET: https://cca.is/dwocc_rally
- Hashtag: #DayWithoutChildCare #DWCC25
- Join the Movement: https://cca.is/dwocc2025pledge
- Talking Points
- 2025 C3 DWOC Messaging
- Please sign the pledge to receive all updates.
- For questions or press inquiries email srhart@communitychange.org
- Are you looking to become part of the coalition table for Day Without Child Care? Reach out to dcountee@communitychange.org.
- 2025 c4 DWOC Messaging
- If you would like to Host An Event, check out the Event Host Guide: HOST AN EVENT - Day Without Child Care
CONGRESS, Take Action:
- Email Congress to demand no cuts to care
- https://act.communitychangeaction.org/a/no-cuts-child-care-feb2025
INVITE YOUR COMMUNITY
- Parents and Providers Resources
- Parent and Provider Notices
- Field Trip Form
- Frequently Asked Questions
NOTIFY PRESS
- Sample media advisory
- Sample press release (in progress expect the week before…)
- Sample press list
- Sample media pitch note, on slide 9 here
Sample Social Media Posts
Twitter/ Bluesky
- #DayWithoutChildcare RETURNS ✨On May 12th, parents, childcare providers, and advocates across the country are shutting down to demand no cuts to Head Start. You in? #DWOCC25 ://DayWithoutChildcare.org
- Babies not billionaires! 🤝💖 On May 12th, we’re highlighting the true cost of care and demanding funding for a 21st-century #childcare system that works for everyone. Join us. ://DayWithoutChildcare.org
- Childcare shouldn’t be a luxury. Families are struggling to afford care, put food on the table, and save for the future — while billionaires rake in tax breaks. On May 12th, we’re saying: Fund families, not billionaires. #DayWithoutChildCare DayWithoutChildCare.org
Facebook/Instagram
- Fund our families, not billionaires! 💸🚨 On May 12th, join us for A Day Without Child Care to demand a childcare system that puts people over profits. We need equitable access to affordable child care and better pay for providers, not more tax breaks for the wealthy. #DayWithoutChildCare DayWithoutChildcare.org
- Babies, not billionaires! 👶💕 On May 12th, childcare providers, parents, and families are taking a stand to demand a #childcare system that prioritizes care over corporate greed. Join us in calling for thriving wages for providers and affordable child care for all. #DayWithoutChildCare DayWithoutChildcare.org
- Day Without Childcare is back! 🚨 On May 12th, join us as we take a stand for a #DayWithoutChildCare. We're demanding better pay for providers, affordable care for all, and a 21st-century childcare system that works for everyone. Join us! #DWOCC25 DayWithoutChildcare.org
SPANISH
- Twitter/ Bluesky
- #DíaSinCuidadoInfantil REGRESA! ✨El 12 de mayo, madres, padres, proveedores de cuidado infantil en todo el país llevarán a cabo un #DíaSinCuidadoInfantil. Únete!
- #DWOCC25 ://DayWithoutChildcare.org
- ¡Bebés, no multimillonarios! 🤝💖 El 12 de mayo, destacamos el verdadero costo del cuidado y exigimos financiamiento para un sistema de cuidado infantil que funcione para todos. Únete. //DayWithoutChildcare.org
- El cuidado infantil no debería ser un lujo. Las familias están batallando para poder pagar la guardería, poner comida en la mesa y ahorrar para el futuro, mientras los multimillonarios disfrutan de exenciones fiscales. Este 12 de mayo, decimos: Financiemos a las familias, no a los multimillonarios. #DíaSinCuidadoInfantil //DayWithoutChildcare.org
- Facebook/Instagram
- ¡Las familias deben ser financiadas, no los multimillonarios! 💸🚨 Este 12 de mayo, únete a nosotros en Un Día Sin Cuidado Infantil para exigir un sistema de cuidado que ponga a las personas por encima de las ganancias. Necesitamos acceso equitativo a cuidado infantil asequible y mejores salarios para los proveedores, no más exenciones fiscales para los ricos. #DíaSinCuidadoInfantil //DayWithoutChildcare.org
- ¡Bebés, no multimillonarios! 👶💕 El 12 de mayo, proveedores de cuidado infantil, madres, padres y familias alzarán la voz para exigir un sistema de cuidado que priorice el bienestar infantil por encima de la avaricia corporativa. Únete a nosotros para exigir salarios dignos para los proveedores y cuidado infantil asequible para todos. #DíaSinCuidadoInfantil //DayWithoutChildcare.org
- ¡El Día Sin Cuidado Infantil está de regreso! 🚨 Este 12 de mayo, únete a nosotros para alzar la voz en un #DíaSinCuidadoInfantil. Estamos exigiendo mejores salarios para los proveedores, cuidado infantil asequible para todos, y un sistema moderno de cuidado infantil que funcione para todos. ¡Únete! #DWOCC25 //DayWithoutChildcare.org
- — Additional Graphics, Merchandise Designs, and Downloadables.
ADDITIONAL GRAPHICS
- Download Here// Add your logo Here.
- Save The Date
- Download in ENG Here // Download in SPA Here// Add your Logo Here
- Program Notices
- Download Here in ENG // Download in SPA Here// Add your logo Here
- Leave Behind
- Download Here.
- Coloring Pages
- Download Here
- Swag Templates
- T-Shirts New designs are here!
- Pins & Stickers
- Add your logo here.
- Posters
- Download on Canva here
- Add your logo here
- Fill In the Blank Graphics
- Edit Template In Canva coming soon!
- Facebook Frames
- Download Here.
- Zoom Backgrounds
- Download Here //
Visual Gallery
These sample materials have been reviewed to be 501c3 compliant and have been developed for use by Community Change Action. Day Without Child Care participants and supporters should feel free to use this messaging or create their own based on your or your organization’s needs and preferences.
[Español]
Guía y conjunto de herramientas de amplificación
¿QUÉ ES UN DÍA SIN CUIDADO INFANTIL?
El lunes, 12 de mayo, los proveedores, padres de familia y familias de todo el país cerrarán sus puertas, se reportarán enfermos o cerrarán temprano para participar en el 4º Día Nacional Anual de Un Día Sin Cuidado Infantil de Community Change.
La traducción completa se mantiene en la versión en español que acompaña este documento.
Additional Graphics, Merchandise Designs, and Downloadables.
- ADDITIONAL GRAPHICS
- Download Here // Add your logo Here.
- Save The Date
- Download in ENG Here // Download in SPA Here // Add your Logo Here
- Program Notices
- Download Here in ENG // Download in SPA Here // Add your logo Here
- Leave Behind
- Download Here.
- Coloring Pages
- Download Here
- Swag Templates
- T-Shirts New designs are here!
- Pins & Stickers
- Add your logo here.
- Posters
- Download on Canva here
- Add your logo here
- Fill In the Blank Graphics
- Edit Template In Canva coming soon!
- Facebook Frames
- Download Here.
- Zoom Backgrounds
- Download Here //
Coloring Pages
Download Here
Swag Templates
T-Shirts New designs are here!
Pins & Stickers
Add your logo here.
Posters
Download on Canva here
Fill In the Blank Graphics
Edit Template In Canva coming soon!
Facebook Frames
Download Here.
Zoom Backgrounds
Download Here //
Closing Note
These sample materials have been reviewed to be 501c3 compliant and have been developed for use by Community Change Action. Day Without Child Care participants and supporters should feel free to use this messaging or create their own based on your or your organization’s needs and preferences.
[Español]
Guía y conjunto de herramientas de amplificación
¿QUÉ ES UN DÍA SIN CUIDADO INFANTIL?
El lunes, 12 de mayo, los proveedores, padres de familia y familias de todo el país cerrarán sus puertas, se reportarán enfermos o cerrarán temprano para participar en el 4º Día Nacional Anual de Un Día Sin Cuidado Infantil de Community Change.
La traducción al español se proporciona para facilitar la accesibilidad y comprensión del contenido.
Visual Gallery – Español
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End of English content and Spanish translation block.
Additional Graphics, Merchandise Designs, and Downloadables
- ADDITIONAL GRAPHICS
- Download Here // Add your logo Here.
- Save The Date
- Download in ENG Here // Download in SPA Here // Add your Logo Here
- Program Notices
- Download Here in ENG // Download in SPA Here // Add your logo Here
- Leave Behind
- Download Here.
- Coloring Pages
- Download Here
- Swag Templates
- T-Shirts New designs are here!
- Pins & Stickers
- Add your logo here.
- Posters
- Download on Canva here
- Add your logo here
- Fill In the Blank Graphics
- Edit Template In Canva coming soon!
- Facebook Frames
- Download Here.
- Zoom Backgrounds
- Download Here //
Visuals and Downloads Gallery
- Zoom Backgrounds: Download Here
- Posters Gallery: Day Without Child Care posters (English and Spanish)
- Coloring Pages: Download Here
- Swag Templates: New designs are here
- Pins & Stickers: Add your logo here
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These sample materials have been reviewed to be 501c3 compliant and have been developed for use by Community Change Action. Day Without Child Care participants and supporters should feel free to use this messaging or create their own based on your or your organization’s needs and preferences.
Visual Gallery – Español
- Guía y conjunto de herramientas de amplificación
- ¿Qué es un Día Sin Cuidado Infantil?
Visual Gallery – Canva Downloads
- Posters (CANVA) English and Spanish
- Day Without Child Care branding assets
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Closing Remarks
Este recurso es proporcionado para apoyar a comunidades y organizaciones en su defensa por un sistema de cuidado infantil justo y sostenible. Use los textos y gráficos como base y adáptelos a sus necesidades.
501(c)(3) Compliance Note
These sample materials have been reviewed to be 501c3 compliant.