Supporting working parents is crucial to Kentucky’s future, Rep. Heavrin says
As chair of the House Families and Children Committee, Rep. Samara Heavrin is focused on removing barriers to child care for working Kentucky families during…
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Op-Ed: Child Care Drives Workforce and Economic Development
The following is an op-ed piece authored by Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts The Kentucky business community’s top priorities include improving the Commonwealth’s…
Importance of investing in child care and early childhood education stressed with introduction of new bill
The business community and a coalition of early childhood advocates are urging the General Assembly to continue efforts to support workforce participation and economic development…
Voluntary paid family leave insurance legislation could help both employers and working families, Chamber says
At the Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children Committee Meeting Wednesday, Kentucky Chamber Center for Policy and Research Executive Director Dr. Charles Aull testified…
New report illustrates challenges for Kentucky children and child care
A new report highlights major challenges for children, families, and the child care sector in Kentucky. The 2023 Kids Count Data Book, produced by the…
Survey data shows employer child care benefits can help address workforce challenges – and there are new resources to provide assistance
The following brief is authored by Dr. Charles Aull, Executive Director, Kentucky Chamber Center for Policy and Research Key Highlights: One in three parents with…
Applications for the Employee Child Care Assistance Partnership open soon
Kentucky employers will soon be able to apply to participate in the Employee Child Care Assistance Partnership. Yesterday afternoon, the Kentucky Chamber partnered with the…
Bills making progress on childcare and public assistance to support workforce move forward
As Kentucky continues to struggle with workforce issues, the General Assembly advanced two bills through committee Thursday that will help Kentuckians receive childcare assistance and…
New Child Care Resources Guide and Tools for Kentucky Employers
Access to child care has emerged as a major workforce challenge in the Commonwealth. Survey data suggests that upwards of 50,000 Kentucky adults may be…