Families are foundational
Utah is known as the most family-friendly state in the nation and Gov. Cox is committed to keeping it that way. In Utah, we haven’t forgotten the simple truth that when families win, we all win — economically as well as socially.
In 2022, Gov. Cox announced the formation of a new Office of Families and hired a senior advisor tasked with finding ways to strengthen families so children have better outcomes.
Families are a key social institution and Gov. Cox understands that when we nurture families, we build stronger communities and improve our quality of life for all.
First-term accomplishments
- Gov. Cox created the Office of Families and hired a senior advisor specifically charged with advocating for family-friendly policies.
- He called out social media companies for the harmful effects their algorithms and data collection are having on our youth. In 2023, he signed groundbreaking legislation to hold social media companies accountable and to give parents more tools to help their children navigate social media.
- He pushed through a child tax credit to help families with young children.
- He secured $15 million of funding for an in-home visitation program for vulnerable families, giving parents the resources they need to help their young children.
- He supported initiatives to give children who have lost a parent or caregiver more support.
- He approved $1.7 million of funding for 12-month postpartum support for women on Medicaid.
- He secured $25 million of funding for all-day kindergarten as an option for families throughout Utah.