Brief Helping Parents Access Child Care for Education and Training
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A Framework for State Action
Christin Durham, Shayne Spaulding, Gina Adams, Semhar Gebrekristos
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Accessing affordable child care is a common challenge for parents; it is especially difficult for those with low incomes who need education or training to gain knowledge and skills that can lead to higher paying jobs. Ideally, parents seeking job-related education or training would be able to access child care assistance as part of enrolling in occupational programs, but access varies across states, localities, and training providers. Accessing care for education and training can depend on numerous factors—from local policies and funding to the availability of child care that meets parents’ needs—but state policies, practices, and funding play a critical role. This document offers a framework for state policies and practices connected to two key federal programs: the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Child Care Development Fund (CCDF). The framework is designed to be used by state administrators and other stakeholders to support access to child care so parents with low incomes can participate in education and training while supporting the development and education of their children.

Research Areas Children and youth
Tags Beyond high school: education and training Kids in context
Policy Centers Center on Labor, Human Services, and Population Income and Benefits Policy Center