Upgrade the Jobs, Not the Workers,
for Sustainable Child Care
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Social Justice for Young Children Conversation Series Blog
Amidst the complexities of modern-day parenting, one truth remains constant: it takes a village. Yet, caregivers, parents, and advocates often find themselves grappling with a system that fails to adequately support the vital work of raising young children. National Domestic Workers Alliance President, Ai-jen Poo, suggests a transformative approach to address this challenge in a compelling new blog post for the Foundation for Child Development's Social Justice for Young Children Conversation Series.
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“No social issue is a single issue, and we see the power in building coalitions to address the two key economic barriers to our kids getting the care they deserve: affordability of care and strength of the care workforce.”
In this latest addition to the Conversation Series, Ai-jen delves into the pressing issues surrounding child care and the essential role of care workers in the United States.
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Drawing from her extensive experience and advocacy work, she offers a unique perspective and solutions to address the realities faced by families and early care and education professionals alike.
Join the conversation on building a more equitable and sustainable child care system for young children, parents, and care workers across our country. #FCDConversationSeries
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FCD’s New Website Refresh
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The Foundation is thrilled to unveil our newly updated website!
This new design offers a user-friendly browsing experience and a content update tailored for our FCD community. It provides access to the latest information from the Foundation, including the 2022–2023 Annual Report, Continuity & Change and a President and CEO letter from Vivian Tseng.
Thank you for your continued support and engagement with the Foundation. We invite you to visit the new website and share your thoughts with us.
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ABOUT US Founded in 1900, the Foundation for Child Development works at the intersection of research, policy, and practice to support young children in reaching their full potential.
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