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Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota has allocated funding for 21 organizations to open or expand childcare centers this year, aiming to add 2,241 new childcare slots. The state confronts challenges including a provider shortage, high costs for families, and a scarcity of workers. Minnesota contends with some of the highest childcare expenses in the nation, exacerbating industry-wide concerns. These issues may correlate with declining birth rates in recent years, underscoring the urgent necessity for affordable and accessible childcare solutions across the state. Learn more via: https://buff.ly/3Wie4IK #MidwestUrbanStrategies #Minnesota #Childcare #ChildCareFunding #EarlyChildhood #ChildCareCenters #ChildCareSlots #ProviderShortage #HighCostOfChildcare #WorkforceShortage #AffordableChildcare #ChildCareCrisis #FamilySupport #CommunityDevelopment #EconomicImpact #Parenting #EarlyEducation #SupportFamilies #MinnesotaChildren

With the end of pandemic-era social supports, many Americans are struggling to afford the #childcare that they need for caregivers and children alike to thrive. The good news? Across the country, states are stepping up with innovative solutions to bring childcare costs down. From reallocating oil and gas revenues to fund early childhood initiatives in New Mexico, to lowering daycare fees for parents who work in the childcare industry in Kentucky, states are finding creative ways to ensure more families have access to childcare programs. These are exciting solutions to see, but we still need federal investment in childcare for families in every state! https://lnkd.in/d87Bs3aQ

Child care can become more affordable for families due to a new federal rule that caps copayments. Our new analysis details how the rule could improve child care subsidy systems in states. https://lnkd.in/gnaQxDjx #affordablecare #childcare

The need for affordable childcare has become increasingly evident. It is inequitable for the cost of childcare to be comparable to housing expenses. Furthermore, while government support for childcare is substantial, the technological infrastructure of many childcare assistance programs remains outdated. For those in my network seeking to improve childcare administration, I would be delighted to discuss how Beam is working to alleviate this administrative burden. This, in turn, will empower governments and community-based organizations (CBOs) to maximize their impact.

I am honored to be a board member for NC Child, the voice of North Carolina's children. Here is a great example of their work... If you've followed me for long, then you know that I'm passionate about supporting our caregivers in the workplace. The following report outlines the ?? economic impact ?? of declining childcare options in our state. What can employers do? Here's your checklist: ? Identify how many caregivers are employed with you ? Ask your caregiving employees what support they need to do their jobs well (Examples might include flexible schedules, tax-deductible dependent care plan, hybrid or remote work option) ? Review employee feedback and act accordingly ? Stay updated on the caregiving situations in the locations of your employees (Ex. childcare, day treatment, senior centers) Additionally, you can fund caregiving needs in your community and advocate for increased funding where possible. And of course, vote. Follow NC Child for regular updates. They are an amazing group. #northcarolina #voiceforchildren #ncchildcarecrisis #nccaregivers

Thanks Early Learning Nation for featuring the report Laura Valle-Gutierrez and I wrote for The Century Foundation and digging in deeper with me about what it all means. Rebecca Gale asked some great questions! ie. Gale: You’ve been researching and working on social policy for the better part of two decades, yet it took the Covid-19 pandemic to finally give child care its moment in the sun. As we move further away from the emergency lockdown phase of Covid, how do you think people will remember this time in our country’s evolution on public policy? Do you see this as a turning point? Kashen:?The turning point is that (1) people saw clearly the value of caregiving; (2) the government took historic action that worked and we can now point to as evidence of the value of these investments. More here:

Since 1991, the cost of child care has risen at a rate of 2x that of overall inflation. With pandemic funding programs coming to an end States are scrambling to find funds to support working families. This is a fascinating report put out by The Century Foundation on the current state of child care in the US. We have a lot of work to do. #childcare https://lnkd.in/eqcNjaZK

Five months after the expiration of federal funds, running a child care business is more precarious than ever, and many parents struggle to pay tuition, surveys show. Read more on how the New York Times outlines how the child care industry is on the brink in many places throughout the country. #earlychildhood?#earlychildhoodeducation?#costofcare?#childcarecrisis?#LarimerThrivebyFivehttps://lnkd.in/gAUx7_Xi

Important report on success of large scale child care policy change in CA driven by powerful parent & provider organizing (Ty Mary Ignatius and Parent Voices CA!) Also important: role of everyone who contributed to enactment of big increase in federal child care $ during COVID, which created the context to make it happen. TY to all for this amazing coming together of national & state advocacy & organizing - creating a foundation to win again for the whole country (2025?).

Childcare has been in crisis since my kids were born! I remember the cost our two boys just about matched my salary, and it was hard to find. Nothing has changed. As this piece by Jill Miller at bi3 and Shannon Jones at Groundwork Ohio points out, "...child care in Ohio is both unaffordable and insufficient. Child care is?often the biggest expense?for a family with young children, compared to other household expenses. A family with an infant and a preschooler in center-based care can end up paying more for child care than for housing. The cost of infant care is especially frightening, accounting for nearly 40% of the income of a single-parent family. Furthermore,?30% of Ohioans live in "child care deserts,"?areas with a severe shortage of licensed child care slots, more than half of which are in rural areas. This scarcity of quality, affordable child care contributes significantly to the workforce shortages Ohio businesses face. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reports almost 60% of parents leave the workforce due to inadequate child care options." Great ideas in this article for how businesses can update their workplace practices to help employees and invest in solutions. https://lnkd.in/gaEiFDhf