News Flash

Hi there! The second Child Tax Credit check will arrive in bank accounts today (since the 15th is on Sunday, it's coming early). To mark the occasion, MGI alongside many other orgs and leaders will celebrate with a social media push starting today @ 1pm EST.

Check out a couple suggested posts below (one calling for the expansion to be made permanent and the other to boost awareness) along with the attached image:

Thanks to @JoeBiden's #AmericanRescuePlan, most City of Shreveport families will receive their 2nd expanded Child Tax Credit payment today by direct deposit. This is a guaranteed income for families and is projected to cut child poverty by more than half. Let's make it permanent!

Thanks to @JoeBiden's #AmericanRescuePlan, most City of Shreveport families will receive their 2nd of 6 expanded Child Tax Credit payments today by direct deposit. If you have kids but haven't received a payment, check your eligibility: https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/advance-child-tax-credit-payments-in-2021