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DC business leaders praise the District’s innovative, family-friendly child care policies and offer recommendations for how the child care and business sectors can overcome persistent affordability challenges.
The shutdown through the lens of families and children The shutdown has disrupted much more than government services, as thousands of families now face mounting instability.Most employers don’t help workers stay employed after illness or injury. Early intervention can help. Every year, millions of workers develop illnesses or suffer injuries that limit their ability to remain on the job.For housing authorities, "public charge" expected to sow confusion and add administrative costs The administration's proposed changes to immigration policy are already affecting some immigrant and noncitizen families who rely on housing assistance.Five trends to watch in community and economic development in 2019 Opportunity Zones were the big community development story in 2018 and will continue to be in 2019.Amid the shutdown, how many federal workers are also family caregivers? Thirty-six percent of federal employees report having child care responsibilities, and 14 percent report having responsibilities for an adult with special needs.What would $5.7 billion fund for America’s children? With $5.7 billion, the federal government could quintuple the amount it spends on job training programs for youth.
