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American parents need comprehensive work-family plan
A proposed shift in federal childcare subsidies toward married families with a stay at home parent may overlook the broader childcare crisis, researcher Caitlyn Collins argues. Interviews with more th
By Sara Savat · 2026-09-16T09:10:44.210Z
A proposed shift in federal childcare subsidies toward married families with a stay at home parent may overlook the broader childcare crisis, researcher Caitlyn Collins argues. Interviews with more than 75 parents found widespread concerns about cost and availability, alongside demand for paid leave, flexible jobs and meaningful childcare choices.
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