WHAT WE ARE READING, DECEMBER 2023
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Below are the news articles and reports that caught our eye in the month of December.
Child Care and the 2023 Election
A recent blog post written by Child Care Aware for America enlightens us on the alignment between potential election and childcare policy outcomes.
“Results from the November 2023 election show voters remain interested in finding ways to make child care more accessible and affordable for families and to better support the child care workforce. Below, we share some of our takeaways from the 2023 election year and what it might mean for those impacted by child care policy (spoiler: it’s everyone) in 2024.”
BLACK WOMEN’S MATERNAL HEALTH- A Multifaceted Approach to Addressing Persistent and Dire Health Disparities
This study from the National Partnership for Women & Families outlines data and key findings centered on improving Black Maternal Health. Black joy is a core component of community solutions for Black Maternal Health. How can this be accomplished?
Women and Families Deserve More Than Policies That Don’t Deliver: What happens when the “village” it takes to raise a child never shows up?
This compelling article highlights several key issues impacting women and families. Reliable childcare, affordable housing, and improved income security and taxes are a few hot topics covered.
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