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Child care isn’t just a family issue—it’s an econo Child care isn’t just a family issue—it’s an economic one.

New research fromReadyNation shows inadequate child care costs the U.S. $172 billion annually in lost earnings and productivity.

Learn more from our #MeetingTheMoment webinar, moderated by Dan Wuori, with leading voices on The Economics of Child Care on our YouTube channel, at link in bio.
Child care in America is often described as a brok Child care in America is often described as a broken market: expensive for families, unsustainable for providers, and costly for the economy.

If you missed our #MeetingTheMoment focused on The Economics of Child Care, check out the recording on YouTube (at link in bio).
What happens when families can’t find affordable, What happens when families can’t find affordable, high-quality child care?

The ripple effects touch parents, businesses, and taxpayers, costing the U.S. economy $172 billion annually. (according to ReadyNation) 

Watch more from our recent #MeetingTheMoment webinar, moderated by Dan Wuori, for The Economics of Child Care, on our YouTube page at link in bio.
Insufficient care for children under the age of 5 Insufficient care for children under the age of 5 costs the U.S. billions of dollars each year. (according to ReadyNation)

Watch more from our #MeetingTheMoment webinar, moderated by Dan Wuori, with leading voices on The Economics of Child Care (like Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce's Robert Carl). On our YouTube page at link in bio.
More than 60% of working parents say child care ch More than 60% of working parents say child care challenges make them late, distracted, or absent from work.

The result? According to ReadyNation: A $172 billion annual hit to the U.S. economy.

Watch more from our #MeetingTheMoment webinar with experts like Nancy Fishman on YouTube, at the link in bio.
New research from ReadyNation shows inadequate chi New research from ReadyNation shows inadequate child care costs the U.S. $172 billion annually in lost earnings and productivity.

In our latest Meeting the Moment webinar, moderated by Dan Wuori, we brought together leading voices on The Economics of Child Care (like Dr. Katharine Sadowski, @stanford_cec).

Watch the full recording on YouTube, at link in bio.
Earlier this week, we convened leaders in educatio Earlier this week, we convened leaders in education, business, and workforce policy, including Elliot Haspel, for a panel discussion about the economics of #childcare. 

This #MeetingTheMoment webinar, moderated by Dan Wuori, is available to watch on our YouTube page at link in bio.
What happens when families can’t find affordable, What happens when families can’t find affordable, high-quality child care?

The ripple effects touch parents, businesses, and taxpayers, costing the U.S. economy $172 billion annually. (according to ReadyNation)

Join our #MeetingTheMoment webinar, moderated by Dan Wuori, for The Economics of Child Care.

RSVP on our website at link in bio.
The child care crisis isn’t just about today’s wor The child care crisis isn’t just about today’s workforce—it shapes tomorrow’s.

Insufficient care affects parents’ earnings, business productivity, and children’s early development, adding up to $172 billion in economic losses each year.

Join #MeetingTheMoment for The Economics of Child Care, moderated by Dan Wuori, with a panel of experts across education, policy, and business.

🗓 April 20
🕛 12 PM ET
Register on our website at 🔗 in bio.
Child care in America is often described as a brok Child care in America is often described as a broken market: expensive for families, unsustainable for providers, and costly for the economy.

A new ReadyNation study estimates the impact at $172 billion each year.

Join #MeetingTheMoment on April 20 for The Economics of Child Care, moderated by Dan Wuori and featuring leaders in education, business, and workforce policy.

Register today, on our website at 🔗 in bio.
Child care isn’t just a family issue—it’s an econo Child care isn’t just a family issue—it’s an economic one.

New research shows inadequate child care costs the U.S. $172 billion annually in lost earnings and productivity.

Join our #MeetingTheMoment webinar, moderated by Dan Wuori, for a conversation with leading voices on The Economics of Child Care.

🗓 April 20, 2026

🕛 12 PM ET

RSVP to join the discussion (on our website at 🔗 in bio).
AI isn’t just changing how we learn and work. It’s AI isn’t just changing how we learn and work. It’s being used to address housing insecurity.

We recently hosted an expert panel on how #AI is intersecting with homelessness — from predicting risk to influencing how the public understands the crisis. Watch the recording on YouTube, at link in bio.
The U.S. child care crisis costs the economy $172 The U.S. child care crisis costs the economy $172 billion every year. What does that mean for families, employers, and the future workforce?

Join #MeetingTheMoment for The Economics of Child Care, moderated by Dr. Dan Wuori with experts from education, business, and policy.

🗓 April 20, 2026
🕛 12 PM ET
RSVP on our website, at 🔗 in bio.
AI isn’t just changing how we learn and work. It’s AI isn’t just changing how we learn and work. It’s being used to address housing insecurity.

We recently hosted an expert panel on how AI is intersecting with homelessness — from predicting risk to influencing how the public understands the crisis. Watch the recording on YouTube, at the link in bio.
In case you missed it, we hosted an expert panel e In case you missed it, we hosted an expert panel examining how AI is being used to predict housing instability and shape public perception around homelessness — and what responsible use looks like when technology meets lived experience.

Watch the full recording on YouTube, at link in bio.
Much has been written about the potential for #AI Much has been written about the potential for #AI to disrupt the American job market. But AI is also being employed for good, including a number of innovative projects in which it is being used to help predict housing insecurity and affect views on homelessness. 

Check out more from our expert panel at a recent #MeetingTheMoment webinar at the link in bio.
Abra Lyons-Warren provides valuable insight into w Abra Lyons-Warren provides valuable insight into what it takes for families who are experiencing homelessness to survive. Watch more from our recent #MeetingTheMoment webinar at the recording on YouTube (at link in bio)
AI is often discussed in terms of economic disrupt AI is often discussed in terms of economic disruption. But it’s also being applied in ways that aim to better understand and respond to housing insecurity.

Watch the full recording of our recent #MeetingTheMoment webinar at the link in bio.
Watch more from the expert panel at our recent #Me Watch more from the expert panel at our recent #MeetingTheMoment webinar. Learn how AI is being used to anticipate housing instability, surface patterns of risk, and shape public understanding of homelessness — and what it means to bring emerging tech into deeply human issues.

Recording at the link in bio.
Negative narratives about homelessness tend to tra Negative narratives about homelessness tend to travel faster online than hopeful ones. Why? 

In this clip from our recent #MeetingTheMoment webinar on AI and homelessness, Dr. Matthew Hauenstein breaks down how algorithms reward outrage—and what that means for public perception and policy.

Watch the full recording on YouTube at the link in bio.
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