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Making sure your child is receiving proper care in a high-quality learning setting is one of the most significant challenges a parent can face. When the responsibilities of parenthood and employment meet, both roles become even more daunting and time-consuming.
You are not alone.
In Nevada, 64.6% of children ages 0-5 and 70.6% of children ages 6-12 live in households with all parents in the workforce. While the demand for care is high, the supply is low. Nevada licensed child care only meets the needs of 34.8% of children ages 0 – 5.
Being present for your family and your company can cause competing interests and make it very difficult to do both well.
By making sure your children are cared for and safe, you can be fully engaged and productive at work.
How do you bridge the gap between family needs and company policies? Talk to your employer.
Approaching your employer about child care can feel intimidating, so consider some of the following suggestions for starting the conversation to a mutually beneficial solution.
Employers who provide support to their workforce through family-friendly policies and benefits see return on investments through reduced absenteeism, increased productivity and higher retention.
Having family-friendly workplaces helps employees by creating a better work-life balance and reducing stress both in their careers and at home, thereby allowing them to reach their full potential and contribute to their work to the best of their ability.
Being a parent can be hard. Home visiting programs offer support to families, in their own homes, to provide guidance, resources, and personalized assistance. Learn more about how home visiting programs work and how to find a program in Nevada.
Each month, Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada serves more 35,000 individuals, many of whom are trapped in the cycle of generational poverty, reaching out to our organization and other agencies across our community seeking services to meet their most basic needs.
It is no secret to any working parent or caregiver that a livable wage and comprehensive benefits are necessary to support a healthy family. There are many limitations that prevent a significant number of qualified, hard working parents from joining (or rejoining) the workforce.