Challenges in Workplace Support for Parents

The ongoing child care crisis remains a significant barrier for working parents, especially mothers, as 40% of parents face debt due to the cost of child care. Many Americans struggle to find affordable and available child care, hindering women's advancement in the workforce. The pandemic highlighted existing issues within the care structure, yet society is still failing to implement transformative changes, such as remote work policies that could support parents better. This stagnation is detrimental not only to families but also to the economy at large, as it undermines women’s participation and engagement in the workforce.