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The article from Parents highlights the burden many mothers face as the primary bearers of childcare costs. This financial imbalance can create significant stress and hinder professional growth. SupportPay offers a comprehensive solution to alleviate these pressures by streamlining the management of family expenses and support payments. Our platform ensures transparency, fairness, and ease, enabling parents to better balance their work and family responsibilities. By integrating SupportPay, employers can provide a crucial benefit that supports the well-being of their employees. #employeebenefits #childcare #humanresources https://lnkd.in/gwFVYCv5

Partnerships and creative solutions are needed to solve this BILLION dollar crisis. We at the YMCA of East Tennessee are piloting several models to assist families and support early learning for a bigger ROI. Much work is still needed but full communities, businesses, non-profits, and public/private funders can make a huge impact. Suzanne says it eloquently in this article.

There is no easy solution to our country’s child care crisis, but we can make progress if we: 1.   Consider the entire continuum of care that families need 2.   Partner across the child care ecosystem to find innovative care solutions 3.   Make the necessary financial investments   Read more in my op-ed out today, and join me in keeping this important discussion going so that we can collectively make progress on addressing our country's child care challenges and working toward solutions to this crisis in 2025. The well-being of our communities depends on it. https://lnkd.in/dVnEucUe #YMCA #childcare

It was great to speak to The Independent to share findings from research I commissioned for the Early Education and Chimdcare Coalition. We are seeing a significant drop in the numbers of people becoming childminders whilst many are leaving the sector. The patterns have been there for some time but appear to be getting worse. It’s way past time that we have a national workforce strategy for early education and childcare to ensure that these skilled professionals are able to remain and thrive in these vital roles. #earlyeducation #childcare #workforce #childminders

Every child should be guaranteed at least three days per week of early childhood education for free, or at a low-cost fee of around $10 a day for households with a combined income of $80,000 or more. That’s according to recommendations outlined by policy think tank the Centre for Policy Development. The recommended reforms aim to reposition Australia’s Early Childhood Education and Care system as being similar to school or Medicare, where all children have access and those who need greater support receive it. #earlychildhoodeducation #childcare

What are the challenges faced by councils seeking to provide children with the best start? 🧒 Councillor louise gittins writes that to provide children with the best start in life, councils’ early years teams need to be adequately resourced by government to be able to provide support to their local childcare sector and directly support children, young people, and families. Addressing the challenges in implementation and pressures on providers and councils, Gittins provides an overview of the historic underfunding and pressures which have seen staff numbers fall and an acceleration in providers closing. In her call for systematic reform, she empahsises the need to balance quality and sufficiency. To gain more insight, read below 👇 https://lnkd.in/gufDuVTU This is just one of the articles that features in Chamber's online journal. To gain more insight from Munira Wilson's 'Why Education is the Best Investment We Can Make,' and Joanne McCartney's 'Food for Thought: The Importance of Universal Free School Meals,' subscribe to Chamber's newsletter: https://lnkd.in/en9w9dfZ, or visit our shop to get a print version: www.chamberuk.com/shop. #UKPolitics #UKGovernment #ChildcareSupport #EarlyYears #ChildcareProviders #Councils #WorkforceChallenges #GovernmentExpansion #SpecialEducationalNeeds #DisabilitySupport #SufficiencyDuty #StatutoryGuidance #LocalAuthorities ##AffordableChildcare #SystemReform #FreeSchoolMeals #EducationInvestment

Are you tired of how much money it costs to send your little one to daycare and/or preschool? 💡 Did you know? A Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (#DCFSA) lets you save on child and dependent care costs with pre-tax dollars, reducing financial stress and allowing you to focus on what matters most. #ChildCare #DependentCare #WorkLifeBalance #FinancialWellness #TaxBenefits

The numbers are in!  From daycare centers to in-home providers, this guide breaks down average childcare expenses to help you make informed decisions about the best care for your little ones. #markcrump #childcare #crumpinsurance https://lnkd.in/dvuu5qp2

The rising expenses of child care and its limited accessibility are creating added pressure for caregivers and working parents across the country. In 2023, an Annie E. Casey Foundation Kids Count® report revealed that 13% of children under 5 lived in households where caregivers had to change jobs due to childcare issues. These transitions resulted in a staggering $122 billion annual loss for the U.S. economy, leading to reduced earnings, productivity, and tax revenue. Learn how access to child care affects parental job stability from PBS News Hour below. #larimerthrivebyfive #childcareissues #childcarecrisis

As a parent, the time spent with my family brings so much joy, and knowing they have reliable caregivers provides a sense of security. Yet, for many families, the cost for childcare now exceeds the cost of rent, making it harder for parents to save, invest, or plan for the future. With American families spending an average of nearly 19% of their income on childcare, many parents face tough choices between working or staying home. It’s time to prioritize affordable childcare nationwide so families can fully invest in their futures. https://lnkd.in/etxr9gbj