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Want to make your voice heard for child care but not sure how? Share your story with us! Personal stories from families, child care providers, and community leaders can help policymakers identify what works and what doesn’t. Learn more and submit your story: https://ow.ly/zXTn50RiWcb.

Have you ever wondered how CACFP can help providers? Read these testimonies from child care providers working with Family of Woodstock, Inc.. Learn more about CACFP: https://ow.ly/I7Kr50SKZly.

How can the business community help solve child care challenges? Read our new blog post, a special Q and A with our Executive Director of Respite Care of America (RCoA) Fran Jamison and Senior Vice President of Program Impact Ariel Ford, to find out. https://hubs.li/Q030x-8f0

This will be a great discussion. Child care disproportionately takes advantage of the generosity of women, especially Brown and Black women. More than 1.4 million women left the workforce during the height of COVID because they couldn’t get child care. The average child care worker makes less than $14/hour in a world where six figures is the new minimum wage to pay for your housing, essentials, save, and maybe a little fun. The solution is a system that is * built on racial and gender justice * rooted in affordability and accessibility for all families and * ensuring providers all have thriving wages Together we can make foundations to our world that will make the next generations proud and have a better leg to stand on.

Without the right support, caregiving employees are at risk of absenteeism, presenteeism, and even dropping out of the workforce—which can cost businesses billions each year. That's why we've launched the Generations Aging Adult & Caregiver Support program. It's another way we're caring for our members and their families in all ways--always. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eniGjDVE

Forty may be the new thirty and fifty may even be the new forty, but the higher those numbers go, the more the reality of them sets in – for older adults and those caring for them. How is your company helping you deal with the stresses and surprises of what it takes to navigate the complexities of caring for an older adult – and how can the benefits they’re offering help? Find out. https://lnkd.in/ekTXCcdX

When families start exploring senior care options, the choice between in-home care and assisted living is often the first big decision. In my experience, most families begin with in-home care as a first step before considering a community-based option. But it’s important to know that in-home care is often just a temporary solution—and it can get costly over time. In this video, I share insights on: ➡️ Why many families start with in-home care ➡️ The challenges of 24/7 in-home support ➡️ How comfort with in-home care can help prepare for the next step If you're trying to help your client figure out the best option for their loved one, please reach out—I’m here to help guide them through the process.

Person Centered Care: In the 3rd episode of my video conversation with Nancy Fox we dive into the discussion of person centered care and how this philosophy can change the dynamics of operation and design of older adult communities. https://lnkd.in/gG7XsNTA

💻 Virtual therapy is revolutionizing how we care for children! Learn how it’s changing lives from the comfort of home. Virtual therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, enabling children to receive the care they need, even from a distance. With teletherapy tools, families can stay engaged while therapists provide effective, tailored sessions. Have you experienced virtual therapy? Share your thoughts and tips!

Childcare and workforce participation are key elements of Economic Development