Caregiving and Families
Recognizing the invaluable contribution of unpaid care work, we strive to create policies that support and uplift caregivers by analyzing the need for accessible and high-quality child care, elder care, paid sick and family leave, flexible work schedules, and cash transfers for mothers and families.
Job Training and Support Services In-The-News: Week of October 10, 2016
To view more of IWPR’s research, visit IWPR.org Weekly Roundup of the news on women and supportive services in job training programs. By Gladys McLean Job training can provide an entry into family-sustaining jobs and careers. Many women in job training programs, however, face obstacles to [...]
Job Training and Support Services In-The-News: Week of October 3, 2016
Weekly Roundup of the news on women and supportive services in job training programs. By Gladys McLean Job training can provide an entry into family-sustaining jobs and careers. Many women in job training programs, however, face obstacles to success. Wraparound services—such as child care assistance, [...]
Job Training and Support Services In-The-News: Week of September 26, 2016
Weekly Roundup of the news on women and supportive services in job training programs. By Asha DuMonthier Job training can provide an entry into family-sustaining jobs and careers. Many women in job training programs, however, face obstacles to success. Wraparound services—such as child care assistance, [...]
5 Things to Know in Advance of Tonight’s Debate
In advance of tonight’s first presidential debate, IWPR helps you get up to speed on these five top women's policy issues: Improving Women’s Access to Good Jobs Can Narrow the Wage Gap A College Affordability Challenge: Declining Availability of Campus Child Care The Significance of [...]
