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business engagement... National surveys on employers' perceptions of the benefits of child
care programs report increased productivity, improved recruitment and
retention and lower stress levels as motivations for child care assistance.
Workers
are more likely to be more productive and satisfied on the job when
they work in jobs that support their individual and family needs, according
to
The 1997 National Study of the Changing Workforce by the nonprofit
Families and Work Institute An employer's response to the child care needs of its employees depend on the company’s size, industry, location and economic condition. A decision about whether to implement a child care assistance program should take into account three important factors:
A consideration of the variety of programmatic alternatives should also be a part of the decision-making process, including costs, potential risks or liability, and the program's capacity for addressing already determined employee needs, if indeed any type of assistance is found to be warranted. There are many different types of programs from which employers can select their own approach: Direct Services
Financial Assistance
Information Services
How Child Care Resource & Referral Can Help Employers Assistance for employers to help sort through which child care option is feasible for their company is available from Child Care Resource and Referral. CCR&R can:
Contact your local CCR&R for more information. ![]() |