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As childcare costs increase with return-to-office requirements, parents are asking: 'Is my job still worth it financially? 'Our CEO and Co-Founder, Jessica Chang, recently spoke with Courtney Vinopal from Morning Brew about how?return-to-office mandates are creating unprecedented childcare challenges—and why addressing these challenges is essential for talent retention and workforce stability. Research shows that supportive childcare benefits deliver measurable ROI regardless of work location. With RTO policies becoming standard, proactive HR leaders can distinguish their organizations by: ?? Conducting targeted workforce assessments to identify specific caregiving pain points ?? Implementing comprehensive care support infrastructure before announcing workplace transitions ?? Creating transparent, accessible communication around available family benefits ?? Establishing realistic timelines that respect the complexity of securing quality childcare ?? Developing flexible transition frameworks that accommodate diverse family situations Organizations that partner with Upwards and prioritize these strategies are seeing significant improvements in parent retention, productivity, and engagement. Learn how leading companies are transforming their approach:?https://lnkd.in/gc6U8nyJ

Thank you, TownLift and Rebecca Brenner for reporting on how Park City’s and Upwards’ Needs-Based Childcare Scholarship Program is successfully stabilizing the workforce and supporting families. As the first municipality in Utah to implement a childcare support program, Park City designed its initiative to complement existing state and federal childcare assistance, ensuring more families receive support. First-year results are already demonstrating an significant economic impact, with a 213% return on investment benefiting the entire community. Read more ?? https://lnkd.in/eQYGkmqa

Attention to all Pico Rivera Childcare Providers! We are excited to announce that the Upwards Boost Program in the City Of Pico Rivera is live. The Boost program will support childcare businesses in Pico Rivera for the first time in Los Angeles County and it will include: ?? Free Daycare Management Software that will help you save 20 hours per week on admin tasks and streamline operations! ?? Increased Enrollment to quickly fill childcare spots with Upwards family matching technology and marketing tools. ?? Personalized Business Coaching including a year of tailored support to grow your business and build stronger relationships with parents. Learn more about the program: https://lnkd.in/erSdS2XN Sign up here ?? https://lnkd.in/giPKsSUy #PicoRivera #Childcare #UpwardsBoost

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??