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The cost of child care runs up against other desires and needs people have when it comes to work, family, care, housing, savings, and more. The answer isn't "mom stays home" for most families though - even if they wanted to, they can't. axios.com/2025/05/24/chi… Child Care Aware of America

"Level funding in the current environment is essentially a cut, and that is really concerning." Anne Hedgepeth talked to Axios about our new report, Child Care in America: 2024 Price & Supply. Read the full piece here: axios.com/2025/05/24/chi…

Finding high quality child care can be a challenge for anyone--including working parents and parents who are in school. Community colleges and CCR&Rs are partnering up to try and ease that burden a bit for some students. newamerica.org/education-poli…

…access to Head Start was shown to have a positive impact on every measure of children’s preschool experiences relative to their non-Head Start counterparts… A reminder that #headstart is one of many ways to make America #ChildCareStrong. usnews.com/opinion/articl…

“You have this situation of parents paying a lot for child care, but [child care workers] are not making a living wage." The odd paradox of child care cost vs workforce compensation and the recent spike in home-based child care via: edsurge.com/news/2025-06-0… #ChildCareStrong

Proposed reductions or eliminations of essential programs in the Administration’s FY 2026 budget...would do real harm to America’s working families and their children. Read our statement info.childcareaware.org/media/ccaoa-st…

CCAoA's Francisco Jamison joined Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO of Blue Star Families 🇺🇸, at the White House yesterday. We are honored to support this important work! Learn more: bluestarfam.org #BlueStarImpact #ChildCareStrong

"Meanwhile, child care costs have soared...and in many places, the cost of caring for two children now exceeds the cost of housing." marieclaire.com/politics/euro-… #ChildCareStrong

Although the House passed their budget reconciliation bill, and it does not include an increase to the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, there is still a chance for the Senate to update these critical supports for working families. Take action now: childcareaware.org/child-care-tax…

📊 New Polling Alert: a resounding 81% of parents say expanding access to affordable, high-quality child care should be a top priority for both federal and state policymakers. Learn more and share: childcareaware.org/what-parents-n…

"Child-care tuition is steep. In much of the U.S. in 2023, the average annual cost of placing two kids in child care exceeded the average annual rent or mortgage payment...." governing.com/policy/how-sta… #ChildCareStrong

Ending today! Grab $125 off your Leadership institute 2025 ticket with code EARLYBIRD! Don't miss the only conference designed specifically for CCR&R leaders, state administrators, and decision-makers in the child care industry. hubs.li/Q03s3b870

For 250 years, our nation has benefitted from the bravery, the service, and the protection of the United States Army. Thank you U.S. Army for 250 years of sacrifice and service that has kept our nation safe. Photo credit: U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser

Support for child care isn’t a partisan issue—it’s a parent issue. Our newest data shows that parents across party lines want policymakers to increase funding for child care. Learn more and share! hubs.li/Q03s382g0 #childcarestrong

At Child Care Aware® of America, we believe every child, family, and person deserves to feel seen, respected, and supported. We are committed to fostering a workplace and child care system that welcomes and supports all. #PrideMonth #ChildCareStrong

Join us for a free webinar exploring how child care can be more intentionally included in these efforts to strengthen both local economies and the child care landscape. Register today! hubs.li/Q03sMK0N0

Today, we honor the strength, resilience, and enduring contributions of Black communities. We recognize that our work is not finished. Achieving lasting change requires addressing persistent gaps in those things we all need to survive and thrive--including child care access.

The 50/30/20 budgeting rule is no longer realistic for many families. As the cost of basic necessities continues to rise—especially child care, which averaged $13,128 in 2024—even covering essentials can feel out of reach. Read more: hubs.li/Q03sGsMM0

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We’re hiring! If you’re a skllled: ➡️ Parent Services Manager ➡️ Public Relations, Senior Manager ➡️ Senior Content Manager Then we’d love to hear from you! Learn more and apply here: hubs.li/Q03t2Hrd0