Families Act can be path forward for Child Tax Credit

Excellent idea to transform Build Back Better (BBB) into the Families Act, since that is the essence of BBB, with child care, the Child Tax Credit and other initiatives critical for families (‘”How both Joes can rebuild Build Back Better,” The Herald, Dec. 26).

The proven Child Tax Credit has already lifted 3.6 million children out of poverty (Columbia University study), helping families to pay rent, buy food and deal with debt. Families also need reasonable childcare to be able to go back to work. Snohomish County House members Rick Larsen and Suzan DelBene along with Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell have all worked hard to make these resources a reality. Take a moment to thank and encourage them (202-224-3121) to make sure this legislation passes bringing hope for millions of struggling families.

Willie Dickerson

Snohomish