Supporting Working Families
No one should have to choose between caring for themselves or a loved one and keeping a paycheck.
About Our Work
Working families are the backbone of Virginia’s economy. Yet too many parents and caregivers are forced to choose between going to work sick, neglecting care for a loved one, or losing critical income. We advocate for policies that guarantee paid sick leave and access to affordable, quality child care so that all Virginians can thrive at home and at work.
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Legislative Actions & Priorities
Paid Sick Days
When 41% of private-sector workers have no time off, the burden falls hardest on low-wage workers who must choose between their health and their paycheck. We support a statewide Paid Sick Days standard to protect workers and
Child Care
Virginia Interfaith is a proud member of the Virginia Promise Partnership, a coalition of leading organizations working together to achieve our bold goal of ensuring all Virginia families have access to affordable, quality child care by 2030.
Visit their website for more information: vapromisepartnership.org
How to Get Involved
You can help ensure Virginia families have the support they need to care for themselves and their children. Contact your legislators to urge support for a Paid Sick Days standard and share your story about why paid leave and affordable child care matter to you.
If you personally need paid sick days, reach out to ramon@virginiainterfaithcenter.org for support. We also encourage you to visit our Get Involved and Event pages to connect with upcoming advocacy opportunities.
Resources & Fact Sheets
Support Paid Time to Care for All Workers
2025 Paid Sick Days Fact Sheet
Paid Sick Days Website
Interactive Overview of Paid Sick Time Laws in the United States (by A Better Balance)
Virginia Promise Partner Website
Virginia Promise Partnership Coalition Policy Roadmap
More Ways To Get Involved
Join us in making a difference—discover how you can support our mission, attend upcoming events, and explore our resources to stay engaged and help create positive change in our community.
