Policy Paper

The Child Care Paradox: How Child Care Providers Balance Paid and Un-Paid Caregiving

May 25, 2022

Related Areas of Focus: Paid Leave, Unpaid Leave

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Care work is some of the most important work in our society, supporting children, families, and individuals across their lifespans. But, despite the critical work child care providers do for families and society as a whole, their work is systematically undervalued. This brief reports the findings from our interviews and the recommendations from providers.

(15 pp)

About the Author

  • Elisa Minoff

    Director of Economic Security, Senior Fellow in Policy History

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