5 Things To Know About the Child Care for Working Families Act Fact SheetMay 1, 2023 5 Things To Know About the Child Care for Working Families Act The Child Care for Working Families Act aims to expand access to and lower the cost of care for families, support child care workers, and address racial and gender disparities in the child care system. May 1, 2023 the CAP Early Childhood Policy Team
3 Ways States Can Expand and Sustain the Infrastructure Workforce by Meeting Child Care Needs ReportMar 29, 2023 3 Ways States Can Expand and Sustain the Infrastructure Workforce by Meeting Child Care Needs To improve recruitment, training, and retention in the construction industry, states should utilize infrastructure funds to address workers’ child care needs. Mar 29, 2023 Marina Zhavoronkova, Maureen Coffey
Top 5 Actions Governors Can Take To Address the Child Care Shortage ReportFeb 23, 2023 Top 5 Actions Governors Can Take To Address the Child Care Shortage Governors must take the lead in instituting policies that fairly compensate early childhood providers for the skilled work they perform, incentivize the creation of programs in child care deserts, and relieve families of the high cost of care. Feb 23, 2023 Anna Lovejoy
Strengthening Home Visiting To Promote the Health and Well-Being of Indigenous Families ArticleDec 8, 2022 Strengthening Home Visiting To Promote the Health and Well-Being of Indigenous Families The reauthorization and expansion of a key home visiting program could support better outcomes for Indigenous parents and young children. Dec 8, 2022 Stephanie Haddad, Hailey Gibbs
Disparities in Housing, Health Care, Child Care, and Economic Security Affect Babies for Life ReportDec 7, 2022 Disparities in Housing, Health Care, Child Care, and Economic Security Affect Babies for Life Social determinants of health, such as access to secure housing, family employment and economic stability, education, and child care, must be the focus of federal policies to support infant and toddler health. Dec 7, 2022 Allie Schneider, Hailey Gibbs
The Economic Realities of Child Care VideoAug 31, 2022 The Economic Realities of Child Care Child care often is treated like a private family issue, but lack of access has cascading negative impacts on child care providers, small-business owners, and broader communities. Aug 31, 2022 Hailey Gibbs, Ala Al Sadi, Hai-Lam Phan, 3 More Andrew Sonntag, Toni Pandolfo, James Mertz
Increasing America’s Child Care Supply ReportAug 23, 2022 Increasing America’s Child Care Supply With additional funding, an existing federal subsidy program could forestall closures and supply losses in the child care sector until policymakers secure meaningful investments. Aug 23, 2022 Hailey Gibbs
Examining the Powerful Impact of Investments in Early Childhood for Children, Families, and Our Nation’s Economy TestimonyAug 10, 2022 Examining the Powerful Impact of Investments in Early Childhood for Children, Families, and Our Nation’s Economy Rasheed Malik testified before the House Budget Committee on July 20, 2022, on the importance of investing in early childhood programs. Aug 10, 2022 Rasheed Malik
Women’s Stories on Economic Justice and Health Care ArticleJul 27, 2022 Women’s Stories on Economic Justice and Health Care This CAP Action storybook features women in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and New Hampshire whose stories center on issues from prescription drug pricing and health insurance, to child care and paid leave. Jul 27, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Still Underpaid and Unequal ReportJul 19, 2022 Still Underpaid and Unequal New, comprehensive data on child care workers in center-based programs—analyzing their demographics, education, experience, and wages—reveal widening pay gaps and inequality. Jul 19, 2022 Maureen Coffey
Rural Communities Need Federal Child Care Investments ArticleMay 17, 2022 Rural Communities Need Federal Child Care Investments Targeted, long-term investments would help the many families in rural America who desperately need child care. May 17, 2022 Maureen Coffey
Child Care Spending Generates Massive Dividends ReportFeb 24, 2022 Child Care Spending Generates Massive Dividends Major child care investments pay for themselves through a range of benefits, including improved child and family health, bolstered educational outcomes, and economic recovery. Feb 24, 2022 Hailey Gibbs, Rasheed Malik
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