Donald Trump wins the 2024 presidential electionHe returned to the White House as the 47th president of the United States, receiving 277 electoral college votes. His second term will shape a new chapter in American family life with policies and priorities affecting health, education and the economy.

For many mothers and families, this election outcome raises questions about what lies ahead. Here’s a closer look at what the administration’s policies could mean for families and parents.

Key policies and their potential impact on families

child tax credit

This election saw An unprecedented debate around the child tax creditIt is widely supported across party lines to help lift families out of poverty. Credit is currently available $2,000 per child under 17but it is reduced for families with lower tax bills and excludes parents who are not in the workforce.

Trump had doubled the child tax credit in his previous term, and his 2024 campaign also signaled a potential increase. Vice President J.D. Vance, suggested Face the Nation will increase the loan to $5,000 More parents could be allowed to stay home with their children, although some Republicans are wary of extending this aid to non-working parents.

Access to affordable child care

Women shoulder most of the unpaid care responsibilities in the United States. performs two-thirds of this labor; Business with an annual value of $1 trillion. This care burden becomes even more intense when families struggle to find affordable care for their children or aging parents. Child care costs are rising faster than inflationThe problem is more urgent than ever.

Yet Trump’s current platform offers limited solutions to the child care crisis. During the June presidential debate When CNN moderator Jake Tapper twice asked Trump how he would reduce child care costs, Trump turned to other topicsleaving the question unanswered. His campaign platform similarly lacks details on this topic.

This is a change from his first campaign. Trump proposes paid parental leaveAlthough the plan does not cover fathers. While in office, Trump requested $1 billion for child care programs and a national parental leave policy through the influence of his daughter and policy advisor Ivanka Trump. While Congress rejected these proposals, Trump succeeded in doubling the child tax credit and creating paid leave for federal employees.

Trump stated the following in his 2019 State of the Union address: “I am proud to be the first president to include in my budget a nationwide paid family leave plan so that every new parent has the chance to bond with their newborn child.”

However, signals from the current administration indicate that family-oriented policies may not be as prominent this time. Vice presidential candidate Senator JD Vance is known to oppose increasing child care support. Inside A column in 2021 Wall StreetJournalVance opposed investing in child care subsidies and suggested that supporting more stay-at-home mothers could be beneficial for families even if it resulted in fewer women entering the workforce.

Instead, Vance hinted at policies that could support single-income families and potentially make it easier for one parent to stay home while the other works.

Access to healthcare

In vitro fertilization (IVF)

There is also Trump Recommended to cover in vitro fertilization (IVF) costseither through government funds or through required insurance coverage. This policy may provide relief to families facing high fertility treatment costs. average $15,000 to $30,000 per cyclebut some in his party question the financial feasibility.

Abortion

Former President Trump suggested “abortion rights should be left to the states,” according to reports CNN. While Trump has not taken a definitive stance on vetoing or supporting a national abortion ban, concerns are growing among advocates that conservatives could push for such a measure.

In states with strict restrictions on abortion, doctors face uncertainty about how to define a “medical emergency,” making them hesitant to provide timely care. There is this uncertainty It led to delays in treating women experiencing early miscarriage symptoms because doctors feared possible investigation if their actions were interpreted as performing an abortion.

Abortion rights measures passed in seven statesMontana is about to be the last one Take protective action early Wednesday. Meanwhile, voters in three states—Florida, Nebraska, and South Dakota—rejected measures that would have created a constitutional right to abortion.

maternal health

President Trump in his former term Law was signed allowing up to 12 weeks of paid maternity and paternity leave Although federal employees were allowed leave for birth, adoption or foster care, it excluded leave to care for sick relatives and did not cover private sector workers. Additionally, he passed a law 2018 law providing $50 million in grants to states to establish maternal mortality review committeesIt aims to improve understanding of maternal health complications and prevent maternal health problems.

But as of now its current campaign platform And Agenda47 does not explicitly address maternal health issues.

Support for family caregivers

President Donald Trump is introducing a tax credit aimed at supporting family caregivers in his second term. The proposal, announced at an Oct. 27 rally, would reduce the tax burden on those who provide home care for aging relatives or loved ones with health needs.

Unlike more comprehensive approaches, such as Harris’ proposed Medicare coverage for home care, Trump’s tax credit provides targeted financial assistance without expanding federal health programs. Although the details are not yet clear, this tax credit reflects Trump’s recognition of the essential role family caregivers play and offers some financial support to those balancing the demands of home care.

prescription drugs

Trump’s pledge to lower prescription drug prices could benefit families with young children who need medications for chronic or acute conditions. The Agenda47 plan emphasizes competition and regulatory reform to keep these costs low. Additionally, Trump’s pledge to protect Medicare and Social Security benefits could provide stability for multigenerational households managing care for young children as well as aging relatives.

Medicare and Social Security benefits

Moreover, a commitment to preserve Medicare and Social Security benefits could provide some security to families with multigenerational care responsibilities, including those caring for young children as well as aging parents or grandparents.

economic policies

Tax cuts and inflation control

Trump’s economic plan emphasizes job creation, inflation control and tax cuts for middle- and working-class families. Provide “middle class, upper class, lower class, business class, big tax break.” Trump did not elaborate on how the new tax cut would work.

The platform proposes “no tax on tips,” which could increase take-home pay for many families. (One analysis Ernie Tedeschi of the Yale Budget Lab found that 2.5% of workers work tipped jobs, and 5% of them are in the lowest-income quartile.) Trump also wants to “end inflation and make America affordable again.” ” planning. Economic stability to ease financial pressures on households.

baby bonuses

President Trump to make request to Congress providing “baby bonuses” to young parents to help launch a new baby boom. Trump did not specify how this would work.

housing affordability

Trump has promised to lift some regulations on new home construction to reduce costs, but has not specified which regulations he aims to eliminate. He signed in 2017 in his previous term. Tax Cuts and Jobs Actlowered the corporate tax rate and introduced Opportunity Zones to encourage investment in low-income areas with tax deferrals on qualifying earnings. The Agenda47 platform also highlights the following plans: “To encourage homeownership through tax incentives and support for first-time homebuyers” It signals a focus on making homeownership more accessible.

Education and school choice

One of Trump’s main goals expand school choiceThis would allow families to use public funds to enroll their children in private or charter schools if they feel those schools better meet their needs. This may offer more options to parents looking for early learning programs that align with their values ​​and expectations.

Additionally, the Trump administration has voiced opposition to the inclusion of what it describes as “radical gender ideology” or “critical race theory” in classrooms. pledge to restrict federal funding for schools teaching these subjects. Although this primarily affects K-12 education, it could set a precedent for curriculum standards that could also affect early childhood education.

President Trump has promised to allow homeschooling parents to spend up to $10,000 per child per year using 529 education savings accounts; This makes homeschooling-related expenses completely tax-free. President Trump will also work to ensure that every homeschooling family has full access to the benefits available to non-homeschooled students, including participation in sports programs, clubs, after-school activities, field trips, and more.

In conclusion

As Trump begins his second term, families across the country will be watching closely to see how his policies develop. Focusing on economic stability, educational choices, and targeted health care initiatives, her platform presents both opportunities and potential concerns for American families. Staying informed and engaged as these policies take shape will be crucial and will shape the future for mothers, fathers and caregivers in this new era.