Access to quality early childhood education (ECE) is critical to the well-being of communities and the economy. The pandemic further exposed existing issues, including how a lack of access to reliable and affordable childcare affects the parental workforce, yet also how financing challenges strain provider profitability.
During this Connecting Communities webinar, attendees will hear from the Federal Reserve about recent research that explores cost and affordability challenges, especially for workers needing nontraditional hours of care and financial constraints on the provider side. The event will also speak to innovative solutions to help attract and retain ECE workers and sustain quality programs. Hear from parents and experts as they share their perspectives on these issues, how they’ve experienced challenges, and insights on community solutions.
Speakers:
- Benjamin Horowitz, Senior Policy Analyst, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
- Ana H. Kent, Senior Researcher, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
- Kimberly Krzanowski, Executive Director, Early Childhood Innovation Center at Delaware State University
- Jen Roberts, CEO, Agenda for Children
- Sarah Savage, Senior Policy Analyst, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
- Rachel Spector, Director of Programs, The Children’s Trust
- Jennie Blizzard (Moderator), Communications Advisor, Fed Communities, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland