Across the United States, women, children, and families are hurting from cuts to health care, nutrition assistance, and other vital programs. Now, because of congressional inaction, federal nutrition and childcare programs are delayed and the ACA tax credits expired, leaving millions of people unable to afford health insurance. 

These devastating policy decisions hurt — and your story is our strength. We need your help to put a face on this harm and build the case for our lawmakers to take bold, compassionate action. 

We want to hear from you: 

• What do rising health care costs mean for your family? 
• What programs or resources in your communities have been limited or cut? How do these programs make life easier for you or your family?
• How are you impacted by the current federal government shutdown? What do you want lawmakers to know about the human cost? 

Your voice is powerful. The more we can tell these stories, the more we can reframe the public conversation about policy debates in Washington, DC, and ultimately make a difference.