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Army Reserve families face a unique set of challenges when it comes to balancing their military career, civilian life, and taking care of a family. We compiled a list of programs that specifically support Army Reservists with children. If you know an Army Reserve family who is struggling to find reliable, vetted childcare for drill, share this with them! ?? https://bit.ly/43Rmevw

One year in, and our Childcare Scholarship Program in Park City Municipal Corporation and Summit County Utah is transforming lives and driving economic growth! ?? Backed by comprehensive data and metrics, our landmark report demonstrates the flywheel effect of investing in childcare: ? Families ease financial stress, stay employed, or re-enter the workforce. ? Children gain access to higher-quality education. ? Local childcare businesses have increased stability ? Program drives a 213% ROI, benefiting the entire community. With access to quality childcare, parents remain in the workforce, businesses thrive, and communities grow stronger. This program exemplifies how investing in childcare benefits everyone—from families and employers to the broader economy. Access the full impact report here: https://bwnews.pr/43CPq9y

Federal funding, housing and childcare dominated the agenda at our Large Cities Council meeting, featuring guest speaker Jessa Santangelo. Santangelo is VP of Development & Impact of Upwards, the largest childcare network in the country. Day 2 of #CCC25 is underway, and there’s lots more to share! Stay tuned for more updates from the conference!

?? Home daycare myths, debunked! Some think smaller settings can’t offer the same flexibility as larger centers—but the truth is, home daycares often adapt even better. Many provide extended hours, weekend care, and personalized schedules, making them a great option for parents with non-traditional or unpredictable work hours, including military families.

More cities in the Bay Area are teaming up with?Upwards to ensure quality childcare for families and help ‘move the Bay Area economy forward’— Kris Sanchez reports for NBC Bay Area. ?? NBC Bay Area spotlighted two Upwards programs: 1. Boost: Supporting childcare providers in San José and Palo Alto by helping them grow their businesses and create more quality childcare options for families. 2. Military Childcare: Providing fully covered childcare during training, ensuring service members can focus on their duties with peace of mind, knowing their children are well cared for. Watch the segment below ?? or read the story here:?https://bit.ly/3XlLlTg

? ?Eres proveedora de cuidado infantil en San José? ?Boost de Upwards está aquí para ayudarte! ? Agradecemos a Telemundo 48 área de la Bahía por publicar este articulo sobre el programa Boost en San Jose, un programa dise?ado para apoyar a proveedoras de cuidado infantil con asesoramiento empresarial, herramientas para estabilizar su negocio y más oportunidades para ofrecer cupos a más familias. Si eres proveedora de cuidado infantil en San José, este programa es para ti. ?Y lo mejor es que es completamente gratuito! ?? Lee mas sobre el programa y como verificar si eres eligible https://lnkd.in/ewYCKhte

Today is National Caregivers Day, and we want to give a shoutout to the 255,000+ caregivers who work with Upwards to make a difference in the lives of many families across the US. Your dedication, compassion, and hard work allow working families balance work and life, while being confident that their loved ones are in capable hands. We appreciate you - you are the heart of what we do at Upwards. Tag a caregiver you appreciate in the comments??

Does your average employee make $180,000 a year? If the answer is no, then most likely childcare is draining their paycheck. In your company’s benefits planning, prioritizing childcare support ensures that working families have peace of mind about their family’s well-being, resulting in: ?? Higher productivity ?? Higher retention rates ?? Better-performing teams Read more about childcare statistics for 2025 in this detailed article by Pavithra Mohan from Fast Company https://lnkd.in/e22qD7Mu

Building a stronger childcare community in San Jose! ?? Our Boost program, launched just last August in partnership with City of San José, is already making a difference! We're supporting 133 childcare providers on their journey to growth and sustainability, creating more childcare spots for local families. Learn more about how Upwards is strengthening San Jose's childcare ecosystem in Joyce Chu's story for San José Spotlight ?? https://bit.ly/41lHN64

"We didn't have any other recourse other than Upwards to take care of our kids during drill weekends. The extra bonus in the fact that it is covered is absolutely refreshing" U.S. Army National Guard Sergeant Tyler Sigler called having access to childcare with Upwards "massively paramount". This is one of the reasons why we support our military families! Our soldiers shouldn't have to choose between military and family life. See why Upwards is the top-rated childcare provider for the military ?? https://bit.ly/40W2ILi