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Campaign Funds for Childcare
31 states (plus DC) have authorized the use of Campaign Funds for Childcare—so far.
The codification of Campaign Funds for Childcare through legislation is Vote Mama Foundation’s “gold standard.” In addition, we work with candidates to request CFCC allowances via Ethics Ruling requests and seek Secretary of State and/or Attorney General opinion requests.
Of the 31 states (plus DC) that have authorized the use of Campaign Funds for Childcare, 9 states also allow candidates to use their privately raised campaign dollars on broader dependent care and 12 states allow office holders to use their campaign funds to pay for childcare costs directly related to official duties.
State Approval
n/a
no
no
2022
New Mexico
n/a
yes
yes
2023
Tennessee
approval
method
year
approved
official
duties?
bipartisan
support?
dependent
care?
state
The need to cover the cost of caregiving expenses does not stop on election night. For many mamas, the cost of care for their loved ones continues to impact their ability to serve in office after they have won.
Vote Mama Foundation advocates for legislation to account for caregiving expenses directly related to campaign activity AND carrying out official duties.
State Approval
Of the 30 states that have authorized the use of Campaign Funds for Childcare, 9 states also allow candidates to use their privately raised campaign dollars on broader dependent care and 11 states allow office holders to use their campaign funds to pay for childcare costs directly related to official duties.
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