Olivia Golden’s Post

The need for affordable childcare has become increasingly evident. It is inequitable for the cost of childcare to be comparable to housing expenses. Furthermore, while government support for childcare is substantial, the technological infrastructure of many childcare assistance programs remains outdated. For those in my network seeking to improve childcare administration, I would be delighted to discuss how Beam is working to alleviate this administrative burden. This, in turn, will empower governments and community-based organizations (CBOs) to maximize their impact.

The new federal child care rule will transfer child care costs from families to states—ultimately saving families money on child care. Read more about how this will work in our new analysis. https://lnkd.in/gnaQxDjx #childcare #federalpolicy

Common Sense Institute Colorado recently released a report on the impact of improving access to affordable child care for families in the state. The data reveals a significant gap, with only 2 child care slots available for every 3 children under the age of six—leaving a shortfall of over 88,000 slots. Additionally, nearly 1 in 5 women with children under six are not in the workforce due to child care challenges. Learn more about these findings and explore solutions to transform Colorado's child care system in the full report from Common Sense Institute Colorado below. #childcare #childcaresolutions

Child care can become more affordable for families due to a new federal rule that caps copayments. Our new analysis details how the rule could improve child care subsidy systems in states. https://lnkd.in/gnaQxDjx #affordablecare #childcare

Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota has allocated funding for 21 organizations to open or expand childcare centers this year, aiming to add 2,241 new childcare slots. The state confronts challenges including a provider shortage, high costs for families, and a scarcity of workers. Minnesota contends with some of the highest childcare expenses in the nation, exacerbating industry-wide concerns. These issues may correlate with declining birth rates in recent years, underscoring the urgent necessity for affordable and accessible childcare solutions across the state. Learn more via: https://buff.ly/3Wie4IK #MidwestUrbanStrategies #Minnesota #Childcare #ChildCareFunding #EarlyChildhood #ChildCareCenters #ChildCareSlots #ProviderShortage #HighCostOfChildcare #WorkforceShortage #AffordableChildcare #ChildCareCrisis #FamilySupport #CommunityDevelopment #EconomicImpact #Parenting #EarlyEducation #SupportFamilies #MinnesotaChildren

"Child care in Texas has been described as a market failure and experts and advocates are pushing for it to be revived through public policy that they say would translate to a stronger workforce." #txlege #publicpolicy #politics #childcare #children #workforce #texas Read more at

There have been some weird conversations about motherhood happening lately. Check out a common sense perspective from my wonderful colleague Laura Valle-Gutierrez The Century Foundation: "Our public policies should give mothers the freedom to maximize their options, a freedom fathers often already have due to social norms and the unpaid care work performed by women. Mothers deserve the freedom to work the hours and jobs they want to; to care for the number of hours they want to; and to be able to earn financial security regardless of their choices. Read more about how #childcareforall would provide those choices (and why the status quo is problematic) here: #childcare #moms #motherhood #carecantwait https://lnkd.in/ejXEryVn

Finding common ground on child care, a diverse group, including conservatives and liberals, crafted a cross-partisan Blueprint for Action. This plan aims to enhance care quality and accessibility, emphasizing it as a societal good and advocating increased support and flexibility. #ChildCare https://ow.ly/XVRQ50R2yFo

Be sure to follow along as our Local News Network publishes its latest project, "Child care: Missing in Maryland?" The four-story series explores the scarcity of child care in the state and across the nation. #fearlessjournalism #merrillmade READ PART 1:

The #StateOfTheUnion is coming up this Thursday! Check out our hub page for our latest resources, including a compilation blog on what has happened at the state and federal levels for #childcare over the past year. ✏️ --> https://hubs.li/Q02mCQnM0