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 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 [...]
Job Training and Support Services In-The-News: Week of September 19, 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, [...]
Job Training and Support Services In-The-News: Week of September 12, 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, [...]
