- Kate Miller-Bains, Sarah Ann Savage, Jill Hoiting, and Chrishana M. Lloyd
- August 26 2026
- W138-2026
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
2:00–3:00 pm ET | 1:00–2:00 pm CT | 11:00 am–12:00 pm PT | 11:00 am–1:00 pm MT
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Sarah Ann Savage, Deputy Director, Community Development Research, Regional & Community Outreach, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Jill Hoiting, Postdoctoral Researcher, Institute for Research on Poverty, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Chrishana M. Lloyd, Researcher, Child Trends
Child care in the U.S. faces critical access and affordability challenges for families, defined by a 28.2% national supply gap and an average annual cost of about $28,000 for two children. Research indicates that child care expenses exceed recommended budget limits across income levels. However, the financial burden is heaviest for lower-income households and families of color, where rising costs outpace income growth at a far steeper rate. Despite this being an issue that impacts all of the U.S., there are great variations by state in terms of affordability, access, and policy. This webinar will feature research across three state-specific studies, examining child care capacity measurement in Virginia, compromises in child care by mothers in Massachusetts, and the impact of child care closures in Wisconsin. Presenters will provide insights from their research followed by an evidence-based discussion of strategies to consider as communities work to create solutions for child care access and affordability.
Categories
Children, Children General, Early Childhood Care & Education, Economic Support, Education & Training, Employment, Employment General, Family & Partnering, Financial Security, Parenting
Tags
Childcare, Fathers, Mothers, National, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Wisconsin