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Originally Published 1 year ago — by Slate
A mother faces criticism from her family for placing her 11-month-old in daycare as she returns to work, despite their inability to provide care themselves. She is advised to stand firm in her decision and avoid engaging in arguments about her parenting choices.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KOLN
Several companies in Nebraska are addressing the child care crisis by implementing innovative solutions. Hudl, a sports technology company, opened an on-site child care center at its headquarters, while nonprofit QLI partnered with startup Swishboom to connect its staff with vetted on-demand backup child care providers. The lack of affordable and quality child care has been a longstanding issue in Nebraska, and the pandemic has exacerbated the problem. The recent expiration of federal pandemic-era funding for child care providers further threatens working parents. These initiatives aim to attract and retain talent while supporting employees in balancing work and family responsibilities.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
Up to 3.2 million children in the U.S. could lose access to child care as federal funding of $24 billion expires this week, leading to potential closures of up to 70,000 child care centers nationwide. The "child care cliff" would have far-reaching consequences, forcing many parents to reduce their working hours or quit their jobs, resulting in an estimated loss of $9 billion in earnings per year. Women, who make up a significant portion of the workforce, would be disproportionately affected. The closure of child care programs would also lead to the loss of 232,000 child care positions and increased costs for parents. While some politicians have introduced legislation to provide funding, it faces challenges without Republican support, and the child care system in the U.S. requires a comprehensive overhaul involving both government and private sector support.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
The expiration of pandemic emergency relief funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) on September 30 could lead to the closure of up to 70,000 child care centers and the loss of child care for as many as 3.2 million children. The funding had helped stabilize the child care industry by increasing pay for workers and keeping costs lower for parents. Without the funding, experts warn that parents may have to cut back on work or pay higher fees for child care, highlighting the need for increased federal support in the child care sector.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC
The UK government is expected to expand free childcare to cover one and two-year-olds in Wednesday's Budget, as part of a drive to encourage more people back to work and boost economic growth. Currently, working parents with three and four-year-olds are eligible for 30 hours of free childcare per week. The plans are expected to cost several billion pounds but could raise up to £10bn in further revenue by increasing the number of parents able to work. The rising cost of childcare has been widely seen as a deterrent for some parents to go back to work or work full time.