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 August 1, 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, [...]
Student Parents’ Access to Campus Child Care Continued to Decline in 2015
Given the importance of higher education to a family’s economic security and their children’s future success, ensuring that student parents have access to affordable, quality care must be a priority for educational institutions, higher education advocates, and policymakers.
Job Training and Support Services In-The-News: Week of July 18, 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 June 27, 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, [...]
