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 November 2, 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, [...]
Socioeconomic Supports in Job Training Programs: How You Can Help Determine their Value
This post originally appeared in the August/September 2015 edition of NAWDP Advantage, the newsletter of the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals. September is designated as Workforce Development Month. By Rachel Linn, Communications Associate, and Cynthia Hess, Study Director Job training can provide an entry [...]
Research News Roundup: July 2015
The Research News Roundup (RNR) is prepared monthly by the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR). Articles contained in each edition of the RNR address research on women's issues and topics of interest to women and their families. To receive the RNR by email, subscribe or update [...]
Research & Policy Update: Student Parents & Access to Child Care at Community Colleges
Power Point presentation from Student Parent Support Symposium session on "Current Student Parent Research & Policy Efforts"
