Recognizing the invaluable contribution 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.
"I experienced unpredictability because I was working full-time and no longer had child care"
If you don’t understand who’s being most impacted by your policies, your strategies, and what you think should be done, the policies and programs you put forth will be short sighted and not reflective of the lived experiences and realities of those who are most impacted.
Establish a National Child Care Infrastructure Like many working mothers, [...]
When she was laid off in mid-March from a job [...]
Women have experienced a disproportionate number of job losses since [...]
I do believe that as parents continue to go back [...]
How are child care centers managing during the pandemic? How [...]
Online education tools, mental health care and more: a collection of views and news from our special report.
When women drop out of the workforce, it’s not just their families that are put at a disadvantage, but the overall U.S. economy.
As virtual schooling ramps up in some areas, women are being forced to make the choice between caring for their children or prioritizing their own career.
