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Child Care in the News: A New Administration, FFN, and Policy Insights

Updated: Jan 24

Welcome to this week's edition of Child Care in the News, where we highlight recent articles discussing important issues in child care. Stay informed with the latest developments and insights from various sources.

Caregivers with children.

1. The US Is Failing Working Women

Bloomberg Opinion discusses how the record labor force participation rate among prime-age women is misleading. Despite high participation, many women still face significant challenges balancing work and family responsibilities due to inadequate child care support. Read: Bloomberg


2. The Importance of Family, Friend, and Neighbor Care

Early Learning Nation highlights the crucial role of Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) care in the US child care system. FFN care is the most common type of non-parental child care, especially among families with nontraditional work hours and those from diverse backgrounds. Read: Early Learning Nation


3. Tax Cuts and Child Care Neglect

Ms. Magazine examines the impact of recent tax policies on child care and paid leave. The article argues that tax cuts for the wealthy have left many families struggling to afford essential care services, highlighting the need for better support for caregivers. Read: Ms. Magazine


4. Child Care Under Trump's Second Presidency

Early Learning Nation explores potential child care policies under Donald Trump's second term. The article predicts that child care may not be a priority for the administration, with possible cuts to programs like Medicaid and SNAP affecting low- and moderate-income families. Read: Early Learning Nation


Stay tuned for more updates and insights in next week's edition of Child Care in the News!


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