President and CEO, The Annie E. Casey Foundation | Board Director | Strategist | Social Innovator | Thought Leader
Today I joined colleagues in from The Kresge Foundation BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND W.K. Kellogg Foundation and The David and Lucile Packard Foundation at the U.S. Chamber Foundation's National Child Care Innovation Summit to talk about the ways that the philanthropic sector is collaborating to address the child care crisis. We also announced a new coordinated effort to strengthen local child care systems and increase access to high-quality, affordable child care in communities that house America’s growing infrastructure workforce. The Investing in America Child Care Partnership is a new coordinated effort to leverage federal infrastructure funding to strengthen local child care systems and increase access to high-quality, affordable child care in communities that house America’s growing infrastructure workforce. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/enkkuFs3
ELIZABETH FARMER
1mo
This may already exist, but... Expand Early Childhood Development with certification workshops for individuals providing in-home care (babysitter, nanny) . An emphasis on the importance of quality interaction with the child . Hats off to the parents hiring sitters to focus on their child while they are working at home. Thank you for sharing. Going to check it out - Libby
This collaboration is encouraging, important and necessary for family success and well-being. Keep making a difference!
Nafisah Scott
1mo
You never cease to amaze! Definitely following the link to capture the outcomes.
Sasha Nicholas
1mo
It was inspiring to see you at the National Child Care Innovation Summit. Your collaboration and dedication to addressing the child care crisis are truly commendable.
Very exciting! One of the top issues of our time, imho, with implications for equity across social, economic and political landscapes. Meredith Reid Dr. April Trent Karen Harrison
Not sure if I am seeing everyone but there needs to be more men involved. Childcare is not just a woman’s issue. Just as we need more resources in women’s health we need to support these collaborative efforts focused on children. We are all in this together.