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 January 11, 2016
Weekly Roundup of the news on women and supportive services in job training programs. By Rachel Linn 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 January 4, 2016
Weekly Roundup of the news on women and supportive services in job training programs. By Rachel Linn 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, [...]
Top 5 IWPR Findings of 2015
By Rachel Eichhorn and Rachel Linn What a year it's been for the Institute for Women’s Policy Research! In 2015, we released 119 publications, including the seven chapter Status of Women in the States: 2015 report, with an accompanying interactive website. IWPR research was cited [...]
Job Training and Support Services In-The-News: Week of December 7, 2015
Weekly Roundup of the news on women and supportive services in job training programs. By Rachel Linn 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, [...]
