Cherlynn Stevenson’s Plan to
Strengthen the Child Tax Credit
That Works for Every Family

Putting Families First—No Exceptions

Cherlynn believes that if you’re raising a child, you deserve support—no matter how much you earn.

Right now, the federal Child Tax Credit is falling short. Under current 2026 tax proposals, including the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” too many low-income families are left out entirely or receive only partial support. That means millions of children don’t get the full benefit simply because their parents don’t earn enough.

That’s backward.

Families who are working the hardest and struggling the most shouldn’t be the ones left behind.

Make the Credit Fully Refundable

Every family should receive the full Child Tax Credit, whether they owe taxes or not.

  • No income minimums

  • No child is left out because their parents earn too little

Bottom line: If you’re raising a child, you qualify.


Deliver Monthly Payments Families Can Count On

Cherlynn supports restoring monthly Child Tax Credit payments to help families manage real, ongoing costs like groceries, rent, and child care.

Why it matters: Families shouldn’t have to wait until tax season to get the help they need.

Increase the Credit to Meet Today’s Costs

The cost of raising a child has gone up. Our policies should reflect that.

  • Expand the credit to better cover essentials like food, housing, and child care.

Common sense: If costs go up, support should keep up. Reach Rural and Working Families Across America

Cherlynn will ensure families in rural communities and small towns have equal access to the credit, without red tape or barriers.

No family is overlooked. No community left behind.

Why This Matters

The expanded Child Tax Credit cut child poverty nearly in half—and helped families stay afloat during some of the toughest economic times in recent history.

But when Congress let it expire, families felt it immediately.

  • Parents struggled to afford basics

  • Child poverty rose again

  • Economic pressure increased across communities

We’ve seen what works. Now it’s time to make it permanent.

Cherlynn’s Commitment

“I believe in common-sense policies that actually help people. A stronger Child Tax Credit is one of the most effective ways we can support families, reduce child poverty, and give every kid a fair shot. I’ll fight to make sure no child is left out. Period.”

The Bottom Line

Cherlynn’s plan is simple:

  • Include every child

  • Support working families

  • Deliver real relief people can count on

Because when we invest in our kids, we invest in America’s future.