Who is taking care of America's children?
Ask parents of young children how they manage childcare, and chances are you'll hear one word: juggle.
In case you didn't know, America has no uniform system of childcare, or even a working patchwork of systems. Parents are on their own in an increasingly challenging environment. Private childcare is scarce and, when available, averages over $1000 per month, per child. Only 12% (!) of parents have access to any form of childcare benefit through an employer, yet studies show that employers who invest in childcare reap phenomenal rewards.
Only about 8% of America's children live in extended…
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