Just 65% of parents with kids under 18 say they’re, “doing OK financially or living comfortably,” according to a recent Federal Reserve survey. That’s down 10 percentage points since 2021.

Congress committed $39 billion in federal funds to support the child care industry during the pandemic, but those funds are now drying up. Now, many child care providers plan to raise tuition.

What’s behind the surge in women workers? And will the numbers keep climbing?

Tyson Foods is piloting an on-site child care center near its plant in Humboldt, Tennessee, to try to attract and retain workers.

Nearly a third of parents don’t know their schedule more than two weeks in advance, and more than 25% need child care outside of traditional work hours.

Women’s labor force participation is approaching pre-pandemic levels, but childcare is still limiting some women’s return to paid work.

Across the country, families are struggling to secure the child care they need.

Milli Pintacsi’s child care operation was expanding, and enrollment had reached full capacity. Then the pandemic shut down the business.

The Biden administration is calling for Congress to expand existing programs and tax credits, as well as provide universal preschool.

A new documentary explores the realities of nighttime child care and the families who rely on it.