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Too many Pennsylvanians are forced to choose between their paycheck and caring for themselves or the people they love. Paid family and medical leave would change that — and you can help make it happen today.
Why Paid Family & Medical Leave Matters
In Pennsylvania, more than 4 million workers lack access to paid family and medical leave. When a new child arrives, a loved one gets sick, or a worker faces a serious health condition, families are left without a safety net.
Women, especially women of color, are most impacted.
- Women make up the majority of caregivers for children, elders, and family members with disabilities
- Many caregivers are juggling multiple jobs, unpaid care, and their own health needs
- Without paid leave, families face lost income, job insecurity, and long-term financial harm
Paid family and medical leave allows people to care for their families without risking their livelihoods. It’s a proven way to support healthier families, stronger workplaces, and more equitable communities.
The Family Care Act is a bipartisan bill that would establish a statewide paid family and medical leave program in Pennsylvania — helping workers, families, and small businesses thrive.
Your voice as a constituent matters. When lawmakers hear directly from people across the state, it helps move this critical legislation forward.
Take Action in 3 Simple Steps
1. Send a Message to Your Lawmaker
We’ve created a message you can use below to email or call your state representative. Personalizing even one line makes a big impact.
🔻Email / Call Template:
Hello [Name of Lawmaker],
I am writing/calling as your constituent to urge you to support the Family Care Act — a bipartisan bill that would provide access to paid family and medical leave for the more than four million Pennsylvania workers who currently don’t have it.
This legislation supports working families and small businesses and ensures no Pennsylvanian has to choose between their job and caring for their loved ones or their own health.
Paid family and medical leave is not a luxury — it is a necessity. I urge you to support the Family Care Act and stand with working parents, caregivers, and families across our Commonwealth.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
[Your Name]
2. Find Your Legislators
Click the button below to identify your Pennsylvania state representatives. Just type in your address, and it will share with you the names of your state representatives; when you click on each person’s name, it will show you how to contact them.
3. Reach Out
Send your email or make a quick call. It only takes a few minutes — and it truly makes a difference. Lawmakers pay attention when their constituents speak up. Your outreach helps build momentum for real change.
It Takes a Village to Protect the Village
Advocating for paid family and medical leave is about more than policy — it’s about showing up for one another. When communities come together to support caregivers, parents, and workers, everyone benefits.
By taking action today, you’re helping create a Pennsylvania where families are supported, workers are valued, and no one has to sacrifice their health or stability to care for the people they love.