I recently spoke with about 's work with employers, governments, providers, and parents to truly wrangle the problems of the #childcare industry. Read all about it in our feature:
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Jessica Chang
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CEO , the largest #childcare network in the US, mom of Teddy and Maddie, childcare benefits advocate. jessicachang@weecare.co
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Our WeeSubsidy program is streamlining waitlists, matching families with quality caregivers, and allowing for near-instantaneous provider reimbursements. Learn more in 's new piece for
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When @WeeCareCo realized that administrative nightmares were hurting #childcare providers so deeply that they were shutting down, they jumped in to address systemic needs in the California subsidy system-- meet WeeSubsidy! bit.ly/3CYZ0FB
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As so succinctly put it in her interview with for , "childcare is not a personal problem, it is an economic issue."
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When parents can’t find reliable quality #childcare during times of illness, how many employees are forced to leave the workforce? And ultimately, how does that affect the company's performance? qz.com/the-us-still-h
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I'm thrilled to announce has joined the Marshall Plan for Moms National Business Coalition for Childcare! We're in great company alongside , and others working to find solutions to the lack of affordable childcare.
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That's where comes in. Our technology-based marketplace helps home daycare providers run sustainable businesses so that they can make a livable wage and focus while providing high-quality care for children. Full report:
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The example of Carolina Reyes’s daycare in ' recent article by aligns with 's findings that small providers are more affordable for families, but they need support to stay afloat.
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.'s recent report highlights the significant difference in average tuition cost between large daycare centers and home daycare providers — nearly 32%! (a 🧵)
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We are excited about joining our Childcare Benefits program.
Learn more about how you can help your employees get access to affordable, high-quality childcare here: weecare.co/childcare-bene
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Let's help employers better support working parents. Please take 5 mins to complete this important survey by and !
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We need insight from parents & employers to better understand the impact of #childcare on the U.S. workforce.
Please take 5 minutes to complete the survey here: bit.ly/3OPWMNE @RapidSurvey @StanfordEd
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When employees who have young children are provided with access to affordable, high-quality child care:
❗88% of business leaders agree they will be more likely to remain in the workforce,
❗ 78% of business leaders agree their business would be on stronger footing.
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Looks like we all agree that the time to address your employees' #childcare needs is now!
A few learnings from a small businesses survey just released by 🧵
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. has been working with employers in #NewMexico to support employees with childcare benefits, and now with state-level recognition, the path to #childcare equity has become more of a reality.
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I applaud New Mexico who just voted “YES” on a constitutional amendment to make pre-K a universal right! This is a huge victory for families and generations to come! abqjournal.com/2547588/voters
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Replying to @BLKMDL3 and @NickCannon
Kids are worth it if at all possible. I’m planning to increase childcare benefits at my companies significantly.
Hopefully, other companies do same.
Also, Musk Foundation plans to donate directly to families.
Hopefully, details to be announced next month.
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The pandemic drastically diminished #childcare options. But the #futureofwork depends on working families. How can employers help?
contributor , CEO of , shares her perspective in this post ➡️ ow.ly/8kLj50LkI8a
#HR #workingfamilies
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In a new op-ed for , I reflect on the massive changes that happened to the workplace during the pandemic.
Employers started supporting their employees with #childcarebenefits — and it made a significant difference in people’s lives!
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Another reminder we are on the right track! I am incredibly proud of our team's hard work and devotion to our mission. Thank you , , , , and for nominating us, and for your ongoing support.
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On Friday, WeeCare won @dotLA's Social Equity Award! It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes a supportive community to build a mission-driven company! Thank you for recognizing all our hard work to make affordable quality childcare accessible to all families.
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I spoke with to share some HR tips for working families for her new article, now live via .
Question to #HRmanagers: Which benefits do you prioritize at your company?
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.@GabyOlya shares important tips for HR managers everywhere: #ChildcareBenefits rank high when it comes to helping working moms balance work and home life — all without sacrificing productivity or mental health! (via @GOBankingRates)
gobankingrates.com/money/jobs/job
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I feel deep sadness today. What happened at a childcare center in Thailand yesterday is inhumane, incomprehensible. Watching the parents whose children were killed makes me weep. This should have never happened. My thoughts are with the bereaved families at this terrible time.
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So excited to be a part of this exciting conversation on the new #MOMumental podcast! Thank you for the opportunity to talk about the childcare challenges #workingmoms face. Grab a coffee and listen in! #ChildcareBenefits #MomsOfTwitter
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This month, the WeeCare team is celebrating our Five-Year Anniversary (if you can believe it!), and this is just the beginning!
WeeCare’s mission is to make quality, affordable #childcare accessible to all families, so here’s to many, many more years!
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Who’s ready to level-up? Learn how to become the ultimate HR hero for working parents during back-to-school season. Head over to to learn more:
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#Childcare #EmployeeChildcareBenefits #EmployeeBenefits #SupportWorkingParents
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Still on the fence about employer-sponsored #childcare? Check out this article by on why childcare benefits are becoming a top priority for retailers across the country!
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Very cool seeing recognized as the 292nd fastest growing company in the US
COVID disrupted child care across the country and its been so impressive watching and team quickly scale a B2B child care product over the past two years
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Our ranking of 292 (the top 6%!) proves we’re one step closer to solving America’s childcare crisis.
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I’m so, SO proud of my team and investors for making this possible. Every day, I get to work with a group of individuals who are beyond passionate about improving the childcare industry, and this recognition truly means the world to us.
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As a working mom, flexible childcare I can trust is a MUST! 👏 lays it out perfectly in this post from
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#SupportWorkingParents #HumanResources #ChildcareBenefitsForEmployees
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What are some of your concerns about home daycares? Let’s talk about it!
#Childcare #AffordableChildcare #WorkingMom #ChildcareProviders
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In-home providers have lower overhead costs, therefore their tuition rates are more affordable. (Not to mention they’re conveniently located near offices and homes!) Learn more childcare benefit costs here:
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Many parents and employers think onsite childcare is the only option. In fact, childcare comes in many forms. In-home daycares give your child a pre-school experience for half the cost of onsite centers. Why?
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Kiddos get more 1:1 time with teachers/caregivers, flexible learning styles are encouraged, and children learn to foster and value their community. That sounds like a great option to me! And guess what?
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Are home daycares safe? Yup! home daycares are STATE CERTIFIED and operated by LICENSED providers — but are they the best option?
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Let’s address the elephant in the room: Home Daycares 🧵
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We’re making moves over here! Thank you for spreading the word about how is partnering with to offer childcare as a benefit to their employees!
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@jcpnews solves one of the biggest problems for working parents. Find out how @WeeCareCo @jessicajchang | star-telegram.com/news/local/cro via @startelegram
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HUGE thank you to and for highlighting as an innovator in the childcare benefits space!
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New @forbes piece from me highlights employer-led innovations in child care.
% of employers offering child care benefits is at all-time high. JCPenney announced today child care benefits for 50,000 employees...
@WeeCareCo @wonderschools @USCCFoundation
forbes.com/sites/isabelle
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