Moms Rising – May 14, 2026

Posted on May 14, 2026

Dear Friend,

Mother’s Day may be over, but just like parenting and caregiving, our mission to make Washington a place where moms and families can thrive marches forward all 365 days of the year. And right now, our beloved Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) program needs our help! 

What moms and families in Washington really need is a state that has our backs. Add your name to tell the WA Legislature: Families want you to protect Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML)!

Here’s the situation: Claims have doubled in just four years because the demand for PFML is real and the impact is life-changing—but that growth means the program is on track to run out of money by 2030. Instead of finding sustainable revenue to keep up with that demand, some lawmakers are proposing cutting benefits. That’s the wrong answer!

Sign on to tell the WA Legislature: Families want you to lead on leave! Let lawmakers know families are watching and expect solutions that don’t shrink the program and harm families!

Being there for our families and ourselves shouldn’t be a financial gamble. Whether it’s recovering from childbirth, managing a serious mental health issue, or caring for a loved one with cancer,

Tell WA Lawmakers: PFML deserves a strong future!

TAKE ACTION

Washingtonians deserve the security of knowing PFML will be there when they need it most. We want our leaders to double down on their commitment to PFML by focusing on sustainable funding solutions that don’t threaten current benefits. 

Tell the WA State Legislature: PFML enables our families and our economy to thrive—and it deserves a strong future!

Moms and caregivers across Washington have worked too hard and fought too long to let this program be scaled back. Let’s make sure every family—today and for generations to come—gets the support they need when life’s biggest moments arrive.

With hope and solidarity,

– Lauren, Sara, Olivia, Maricela, and everyone at MomsRising

P.S. Whether PFML has helped you care for yourself, a loved one, or a new baby, we need families (like yours!) to share your experience so lawmakers understand just how essential this program is. Click here to share your story with MomsRising (you can even do so anonymously)!

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