Count on Mothers

Family Economic Security and Cost Pressures

Sustained financial strain across healthcare, childcare, housing, and essentials as costs outpace income growth.

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The Real Cost of Health Insurance: Exploring Critical Challenges for U.S. Families

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Issues that Matter Most to Mothers

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Mothers' Views on the Bipartisan Childcare Package

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Mothers' Views on the House Bipartisan Paid Leave Working Group Framework

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The Impact of Childcare Costs on Families' Financial Security

Perceived Manageability of Health Insurance Costs by Insurance Type

Greatest Barriers Facing Mothers, by Thematic Category

Strong Maternal Support for Expanded Childcare Tax Credits and FSAs

Mothers’ Agreement That Lack of Childcare Access Has Harmed Family Financial Security

Shared Priorities and Cross-Partisan Alignment Among Mothers

Consistent alignment across ideology, geography, age, and education on issues affecting children and families — often at supermajority levels.

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Children’s Well-Being and Safety in Modern Environments

Maternal concern about how schools, digital platforms, and consumer products are designed, governed, and regulated for children.

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Child and Family Mental Health Access and Support

Sustained concern about children's emotional well-being alongside elevated household stress and barriers to timely, affordable care.

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