Publications

April 22, 2026   Good morning Chairperson Bonds and members of the Committee on Executive Administration and Labor. My name is Amy Dudas (she/her), and I serve as Senior Advisor for Career Rea...

The Pay Equity Fund is the nation’s first dedicated public funding stream designed to close the pay gap between early childhood educators and public school teachers, reflecting a commitment to recognizing early educators—disproportionately women and women of color—as essential to the education syste

February 12, 2026   Good morning Councilmember Lewis George, members, and staff of the Committee on Facilities. My name is Jessica Nguyen, and I am testifying as a Policy Fellow on behalf of t...

While DC Action’s policy analysts are still looking into the more granular details of each of our funding priorities, so far we see one positive investment and a number of concerning cuts to programs that youth and working families rely on.

On April 9, 2026, DC Action and DC Fiscal Policy Institute, executive committee members of the Under 3 DC Coalition, released new public polling showing overwhelming support for early education investments and innovative tax solutions, with support cutting across race, geography, and family status.

New polling shows that the District’s voters still solidly support investments in making child care more affordable for families and providing fair pay for early educators and teachers.

Good morning Chairperson Bonds. My name is Amy Dudas (she/her), and I am the Senior Advisor for Career Readiness at DC Action. DC Action convenes the Youth Economic Justice Coalition which comprise...

Thank you, Councilmember Bonds, for the opportunity to testify on the Pathways to Prosperity for Young Parents Amendment Act. My name is LaTia Taylor, and I am a born Washingtonian. I became a moth...

Good morning, Councilmember Bonds, and members of the Council. Thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Annish Perry. I am a member of the DC Action Context Team, a student at Maya Ange...

Good morning, Councilmember Bonds, committee members, and staff. Thank you for the opportunity to testify today at the Public Hearing for Bill B26-0474, the Pathways to Prosperity for Young Parents...

Young people in DC are asking for mental health support.

This 2025 Annual Report covers the fiscal year period from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, documenting the accomplishments, challenges, and outcomes of DC’s home visiting programs.