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Obama Joins Mamdani in Bronx to Champion Free Child Care
politics1 month ago

Obama Joins Mamdani in Bronx to Champion Free Child Care

In the Bronx, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former President Barack Obama publicly promoted universal free childcare for 2-year-olds, reading to preschoolers and using a sandcastle metaphor to illustrate expanding the program, as Mamdani pushes the policy during his first 100 days. Obama had previously praised Mamdani in a November call and offered to serve as a sounding board, signaling high-profile Democratic support for expanding childcare.

via The New York Times|
#child-care#democratic-party#new-york-city
Denmark’s family safety net slashes the motherhood wage penalty by 80%, study finds
economy3 months ago

Denmark’s family safety net slashes the motherhood wage penalty by 80%, study finds

A Danish study of 104,361 women finds that subsidized child care, paid parental leave, and other benefits offset about 80% of the earnings losses mothers face after childbirth, reducing a typical 20-year motherhood penalty from around $120,000 to roughly $20,000 in lifetime income. The largest penalties occur in the first year after birth, and while benefits help, they do not fully erase the gap, illustrating how strong public support for families can promote gender equality in earnings.

via The Conversation|
#child-care#denmark#economy
Judge Blocks Trump from Freezing $10 Billion in Social Services Funds for Five States
law-and-politics4 months ago

Judge Blocks Trump from Freezing $10 Billion in Social Services Funds for Five States

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's administration from withholding federal funds for child care and social programs from five Democratic-led states, citing concerns over operational chaos and legal issues, while the government claimed the freeze was due to suspected benefits to undocumented immigrants.

via abcnews.go.com|
#child-care#federal-funding#judge-ruling
government4 months ago

HHS Closes Loopholes in Child Care Funding Verification

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is reversing Biden-era rules that allowed states to pay child care providers in advance based on enrollment, instead restoring attendance-based billing and parental voucher flexibility to prevent fraud and ensure funds are used appropriately for supporting working families.

via U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (.gov)|
#child-care#fraud-prevention#funding-oversight
Mamdani Names New Schools Chancellor and Reverses Mayoral Control Stance
education4 months ago

Mamdani Names New Schools Chancellor and Reverses Mayoral Control Stance

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has appointed Kamar Samuels as NYC schools chancellor and decided to extend, rather than end, mayoral control of schools, aiming for a more inclusive governance model. He also announced Emmy Liss as head of the Office of Child Care to advance free child care initiatives. Mamdani plans to work with Samuels to improve community involvement and address systemic challenges in NYC's education system.

via Chalkbeat|
#child-care#education#mamdani
ICE Arrests Chicago Day Care Worker in Front of Children
world6 months ago

ICE Arrests Chicago Day Care Worker in Front of Children

ICE agents stormed a Chicago day care to detain a child care worker, capturing the incident on video and sparking community outrage, as the worker was reportedly pursued after a traffic stop and was inside the school with children present. The event highlights increased ICE enforcement actions near sensitive locations and the resulting fear among immigrant communities and child care providers.

via The 19th News|
#chicago#child-care#ice-arrest
Australian Children to Undergo Health Checks Following Childcare Abuse Charges
world11 months ago

Australian Children to Undergo Health Checks Following Childcare Abuse Charges

In Melbourne, Australia, a child care worker named Joshua Brown has been charged with over 70 offenses of sexual assault against eight children, leading police to advise testing 1,200 children for infectious diseases due to potential exposure, amid fears of additional victims and ongoing investigations into his activities across multiple centers.

via CBS News|
#australia#child-abuse#child-care
"Parents with Young Kids Hit Hardest by 2023 Inflation Surge"
economy2 years ago

"Parents with Young Kids Hit Hardest by 2023 Inflation Surge"

Despite easing from 2022 highs, inflation continues to severely impact American parents, with only 64% reporting financial stability in 2023. Child care costs have surged nearly 20% from 2016 to 2021, leading many parents into debt. Rising prices for necessities like food, rent, and energy are exacerbating financial pressures, particularly for lower-income families.

via Fox Business|
#child-care#cost-of-living#economy
"Child Care Crisis Strains Military Families"
military-and-family2 years ago

"Child Care Crisis Strains Military Families"

Military families are facing severe child care shortages, exacerbated by frequent relocations, unconventional work hours, and a lack of available child care workers. This crisis is causing significant stress and financial strain, leading some service members to consider leaving the military. Despite efforts by the military to improve the situation, including offering bonuses and increasing wages for child care workers, the problem persists, threatening mission readiness and recruitment. Legislative proposals aim to address these challenges, but many military spouses continue to struggle with balancing child care and career aspirations.

via NBC News|
#child-care#military-and-family#military-families