Childcare
Accessible Childcare
Quality childcare is essential for families, providing a safe and nurturing environment for young children to grow and learn. Reliable childcare options support working parents by offering flexibility and peace of mind, allowing them to balance family and career responsibilities. Access to affordable, high-quality care not only benefits children’s early development but also contributes to a stronger, more vibrant economy by enabling more parents to participate in the workforce.
The Latest
New Hampshire launches first child care apprenticeship program
A new apprenticeship program in New Hampshire aims to address the child care shortage by training individuals to manage and own child care centers.
Collaboration as a Catalyst for Change: The Success of the Early Care & Education Association
While there are many potential benefits of early care and education (ECE) including positive child outcomes, support for parental/caregiver employment, and driving economic growth, the nation’s early care and education system is still fragile. Long-standing challenges related to access, affordability, and quality are well known.
Housing Market Affordability Challenges
New Hampshire is experiencing an affordability crisis reflecting a significant barrier to first-time buyers. The affordability index has reached historic lows, with median household incomes covering only 58% of the necessary income for a median-priced home.
Editor’s Notebook: Child care is a pillar – and it’s buckling under the weight
A reader with a Danish relative emailed last week to point out how differently Denmark and the United States view taxation, specifically when it comes to investments in people and families.
State opens assistance program for NH child care workers
The state is offering child care workers another incentive to stay in the field: temporary subsidies to help pay for their own children’s care. The assistance is aimed at workers who earn too much to qualify for New Hampshire’s existing child care subsidy but still struggle to afford child care.