Sentences with phrase «of affordable childcare»

From boil water advisories on Indigenous reserves, to the opioid crisis, to the lack of affordable childcare, and the skyrocketing cost of education there are so many pressing issues impacting the health and survival of some this country's most vulnerable people.

Though she has made some headway with her father, Ivanka Trump faces an uphill battle as she tries to build support for her signature issues of affordable childcare and paid family leave, courting corporate executives and wooing lawmakers in hopes of generating momentum amid a packed legislative agenda in Washington.

Increases in social security expenditure largely reflect problems or policies outside social security itself, such as high unemployment, lack of affordable childcare and the deregulation of the housing market.

Today's statement from children's minister Elizabeth Truss on improving the supply of affordable childcare instead focuses on helping schools provide more after - school and holiday care.

If the Government wishes to «make work pay» it needs to address the issue of affordable childcare.

Not exact matches

Wolf posits several possible explanations — the relatively high cost of childcare in the United States, higher participation rates for older workers relative to Europe, and the lack of affordable housing in the most economically vibrant cities in the United States.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services deems childcare affordable if no more than 10 percent of a family's income is used for that purpose.

That trend has deepened the lack of quality and affordable childcare in America.

Lack of support for poor and single - parent families, lack of access to programs like free or affordable childcare, a growing preoccupation with population control, and the continuing dependence on international aid organizations that supported orphanages in South Korea, all contributed to the growth of international adoptions well beyond the crisis of the Korean War period.

It has been shown that access to affordable childcare can be an economic benefit, especially in provinces such as British Columbia with some of the highest childcare costs in the country.

The creation of spaces is currently a major barrier to affordable childcare in our province, and without a clear plan to develop enough spaces to implement a public option and train the necessary workforce such an ambitious plan will be difficult to bring to fruition, let alone pay for.

Some of Clinton's plans include guaranteeing 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave, expanding early childhood education, capping childcare expenses at 10 percent of a household's income, helping the families of children with autism and other special needs get access to more resources and support, and insuring more families through the Affordable Care Act.

The survey did find that factors other than perception of stigma also deterred childbearing, such as long hours, particularly for research scientists running labs and applying for grants, and the difficulty of finding affordable and reliable childcare.

Beth Messersmith: I think it is economic security broadly, a key part of which is access to affordable childcare.

With her childcare search, Kim joined the more than 30 percent of parents who (according to a 2000 survey commissioned by the I Am Your Child Foundation and Parents magazine) say finding affordable quality childcare is difficult.

Look for affordable childcare alternatives that let you run errands without kids in tow or simply give you some peace and quiet around the house for the morning a couple of days a week.

«There is an absolute crisis of care in London and it's really amazing to me that the other candidates do not talk more about this, because nothing is a bigger barrier to women being able to work than affordable childcare,» she says.

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The tuition plan joins additional policy proposals rolled out by Cuomo this month, including a tax credit program to make childcare more affordable, investments in JFK Airport and charging infrastructure for electric cars and stronger safeguards against wage theft, cyber threats and the financial exploitation of senior citizens.

These new affordable units, office space and childcare center will improve the quality of life for residents.

«He has no credibility and his nonsensical protest of the Governor's agenda to help the middle class, make college affordable and make it easier for New Yorkers to get childcare is equal parts out of touch and appalling.»

Following research highlighting that almost one in three families spend 30 % or more of their available earnings on childcare, the Welsh Liberal Democrats are calling on the Welsh Labour government to do more to improve access to affordable, quality childcare.

Our proposals will ensure that childcare is affordable and accessible for all, enabling parents to move into work or extend their hours, helping disadvantaged families to move out of poverty and securing the best outcomes for children and their families.

Finding an accredited, affordable, local provider that carries enough liability insurance to serve the purpose and that can accommodate the needs of temporary childcare requires much more footwork than most people realize.

For example, we will develop a high quality, flexible system of early learning and childcare that is affordable and accessible for all, and which delivers 1,140 hours per year of free childcare to all 3, 4 and eligible 2 year - olds by the end of this parliamentary term.

For parents, the clubs provide convenient and affordable childcare, located in or near to their child's school, enabling them to work outside of school hours.

• How much of the charitable deduction would have to be redirected to pay for affordable childcare?

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services concludes that affordable childcare should not exceed 7 percent of family income.

[38] The Trump plan overlaps with the plan I've put forward in its intent to make childcare more affordable and its use of a delivery vehicle that sends dollars directly to parents rather than to state or local governmental entities.

That so many adults have faced, are facing, or will face the challenges of obtaining affordable, reliable childcare is probably one reason that national polls routinely find overwhelming public support for increasing federal and state spending on early childhood programs for low - and moderate - income families.

The city may not have as many moms as some other cities, but it has the lowest childcare costs out of the 10, affordable massages, and a relatively low poverty rate for married couples with kids under 18 (the rate for single - mom households is higher).

The most affordable city for childcare was Gatineau, Que., near Ottawa, with fees amounting to only four per cent of a women's income, or the equivalent of two weeks worth of salary to pay off a year's worth of daycare.

The second most affordable city for infant childcare was Winnipeg, with an average monthly cost of $ 651, also due to a province - wide cap on fees.

The need is evident, and if successful co-working spaces can be likened to intentional communities, it may only be a matter of time before adequate and affordable childcare is added to the co-working mix.

The report card grades BC's progress in nine key areas in women's rights, including access to justice, economic security, affordable housing and childcare, and safety, the foundations of a society in which everyone can participate equally regardless of their gender.

The high costs of childcare can surprise new parents, but there are a myriad of childcare options available, some of which are far more affordable than others.

The House Finance Committee was hearing testimony on legislation, supported by Governor Gina Raimondo, Rhode Island Kids Count and the Economic Progress Institute, to expand and improve affordable childcare across the state, and RI NOW legislative committee member Alyson Powell was prepared to explain the process of how the budget hearings work so first time visitors to the State House would know what to expect.

Recognize social, interpersonal and environmental impacts on families and have systems in place to connect them with resources beyond parenting education, such as health care, quality childcare and education, safe and affordable housing, and a full range of family support services.

Key to the success of this policy is immediate high - quality and tailored job - search support, access to suitable and affordable childcare, improved availability of jobs with flexible working hours from the start and the perception of being better off in work.

As discussed above, families of children with ID no doubt need, but have unequal access to the kinds of resources that all (or most) families need in order to successfully juggle work and family demands, such as meaningful and flexible employment and affordable childcare options.

Many other factors may also be important determinants of the well - being pattern — for example, sibship size or birth order (because having had younger siblings may help anticipate the challenges of parenthood), and access to affordable childcare.