We are parents, employers, caregivers, and activists that believe that our current economy can and must do more to support working families. We need paid sick days, paid family leave, workplace flexibility, and quality and affordable child care, and more. These policies are good for families, good for business, and good for Oregon. From Germany to Australia to Japan, countries around the world are adopting public and workplace policies that work in today's economy for today's families. Whether it's 16-month long maternity leave in Sweden or paid sick days in Japan, family-forward policies make economies more competitive not less. The result is a more resilient, stable, and healthy workforce. The United States needs to catch up with the rest of the industrialized world, and Oregon can show how. As a grassroots organization, we mobilize parents to advocate for bold, universal policies that benefit ALL families. No matter how your family is configured, what type of work you do, or how much money you make, we know that we are all in this together. Every Oregon family deserves the protections and care that lead to a shared prosperous future. Family Forward Oregon believes that change is possible and is leading this movement forward. We are creating public policies and changing workplace practices to ensure economic security for women and for families. Family Forward Oregon is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We also have a sister organization Family Forward Action which is building effective grassroots power to pass laws that ensure economic security for women and for families. Family Forward Action is a 501(c)(4) charitable organization.