Increasing the Supply of Child Care: Policy Recommendations
Even amidst growing inflation across the country, child care—arguably one of the most significant financial burdens for families—remains unchanged. Over the past year, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding has provided temporary relief and support for many child care providers. However, when the ARPA funding expires in December 2023, many early childhood educators worry […]
Child Care Workers are Leaving the Workforce. How Do We Bring Them Back?
Many early childhood educators—the individuals responsible for making employment possible for most parents—are leaving the workforce for good. Low pay, demanding work, and a lack of benefits are driving child care workers to other industries. But the child care workforce is absolutely essential to the American economy—and to the individual pursuits of many parents. Without […]
Why Child Care Drives Businesses Forward
For decades, most businesses have created a sharp separation between the personal and the professional. However in recent years—particularly since COVID—more and more businesses have seen the significance of supporting their employees through personal support systems, including child care. Today, working parents comprise roughly one-third of the U.S. workforce. For these families, having a safe, […]