New research shows “family, friend and neighbor” (FFN) childcare providers with higher levels of education or training are more likely to have the skills to provide higher quality care for children, resulting in improved health and safety, and richer learning experiences. Around 6,200 FFN providers care for approximately 13,600 children eligible for child care subsidies [...]
State investments in training make a difference for child care providers
February 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Childcare subsidy cuts hurt working women and families
January 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Economic trends show Washington women and families are falling behind in the economy, and repeated cuts to state childcare assistance is compounding the pain – especially for single mothers. Washington has a high percentage of parents in the workforce – including 70% of single mothers – so it comes as no surprise that affordable childcare [...]
More rough economic seas ahead for Washington’s women unless legislators act
November 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
With the official end of the Great Recession two and a half years behind us, few people have seen any economic gains – and many are worse off than at the height of the recession, including women and children. There’s no doubt men have experienced higher unemployment rates than women throughout the recession and recovery. [...]
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