Sentences with phrase «lack affordable child care»

It is true that single parenthood is associated with poverty, especially in the United States, where single mothers find it hard to work full time or further their education because they lack affordable child care.

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The lack of accessible, flexible and affordable child care was an impediment to being both a devoted mom and a thriving entrepreneur.

Sadly, for many, it is the enlisted partner's schedule and work demands, frequent moves, and lack of access to decent and affordable child care that keeps spouses from gaining and maintaining employment.

Maven's first goal is to provide women the kind of affordable but definitive support we feel is most lacking right now, in fields like reproductive health, maternity care, mental health, and children's health.

The additional requirements would hurt low - income parents who face barriers to work, such as a lack of affordable child care and scanty transportation options, said Ken Taylor, executive director at Kids Forward, a group that analyzes policies affecting children and families in Wisconsin.

Washington — Substance abuse, weaknesses in the education system, and a lack of affordable child care are the three most critical problems facing children in the nation's cities, according to a new poll of 52 city mayors.

However, research shows that parents perceive their choices for affordable care are more limited than they actually are, and parents often lack information about how various child care options differ in terms of their quality.

«For too many families, the lack of affordable, high - quality child care means difficult choices — some parents may have to sacrifice retirement savings to pay for child care, while others may leave their careers because child care is unavailable or unaffordable,» the budget document notes.

First, the lack of affordable, high quality child care continues to limit women's opportunities to participate in on - going, full - time work.

Given the lack of affordable high - quality child care options, some will be faced with the untenable choice of using substandard child care or quitting their jobs.