The Labor Market for Childcare Workers - Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Each day, millions of parents rely on childcare workers to care for their young children. The labor market for childcare workers determines the wages paid to these workers and affects the operating costs of childcare businesses as well as the price and availability of childcare.

Higher Wages for Early Care and Education Workers Builds a Stronger System

Higher wages for early care and education workers in California is critical to expanding affordable child care.

Experiences of Direct Care Workers and Family Caregivers of Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) | KFF

This issue brief presents findings from the focus groups including caregiver characteristics; physical, emotional, and mental caregiving demands of caregiving; their wages, finances, and opportunities for advancement; and what caregivers would like policymakers to know about their work.

Black Women and the Care Agenda | National Partnership for Women & Families

Black women are family caregivers – and they need flexibility and economic supports to make the best decisions for themselves and their families

A 2024 Review of Child Care and Early Learning in the United States

Updated data on child care and early learning in the United States illustrate the urgent need for holistic public policymaking and robust investments that support young children, families, and early educators.