Start solving the problem you may be misdiagnosing.
Investing in child care strengthens your business. From flexible scheduling and back-up care to subsidies and public advocacy, there is a spectrum of solutions for employers of every size. Child care investments can reduce missed work days by 30% and employee lateness by 60%. The employers who act — at any level — see real returns in attendance, loyalty, performance, and their bottom line.
Support your employees and your bottom line.
UNDERSTAND
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In our report, Driving Growth, working parents weigh in on the child care challenges they face.
We quantify the costs: lost wages, lower productivity, lost revenue, high turnover, and a growing number of workers on the sidelines.
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Explore news articles, case studies, and more that shine a light on this challenge and how it’s being addressed across the country.
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One of the best things you can do to understand the problem is to ask your employees about their child care needs and what could help them be more productive and committed at work.
IMPLEMENT
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Ensure your employees know about the federal and state supports that exist and take advantage of tax credits and other opportunities that can improve child care affordability.
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Let resource and referral agency Starting Point help your employees connect to high-quality child care options that work for them.
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A new initiative in Ohio enables employers to subsidize the cost of implementing a child care benefit for qualifying employees.
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Check out this simple tool to help you consider child care solutions that are right for your organization, including schedule adjustments, back-up care, on-site child care, and more. You may also be eligible for a tax credit depending on what kind of assistance you provide.
ADVOCATE
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Early Matters NEO’s growing coalition meets quarterly to discuss workforce implications, child care solutions, and more. Gain access to research, insights and expertise to support workers and families, and connect with others leading the charge for more accessible and affordable child care.
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Interested in opportunities to advocate for policies that support more accessible and affordable child care and working families? Explore our policy agenda and upcoming opportunities to engage, or contact us to learn more.