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Childcare Issues Across the BRADD

With an increase in jobs and a decrease in human capital, it is imperative employers are competitive when hiring and retaining workers. In 2023, labor force participation rates for households with single fathers was 86.5% and single mothers 76.2 percent. In married-families both spouses were employed in less than 50% of the households. These numbers suggest promise that targeting individuals with children under the age of 18 with family friendly policies and benefits will both attract and retain workers with families. Come learn about state and national examples and resources which may benefit your company.

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How Session Aligns with CEDS and Local Strategic Plans

Each breakout session featured is thoughtfully aligned with the key goals and objectives outlined in both the regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and the Local Strategic Plans developed for each of BRADD’s 10 counties. These sessions were designed to support the implementation of locally driven priorities and regional strategies that move our communities forward.

Relevant strategic plan objectives being covered by this session:

Presenters:

Regional Child Care Administrator, Two Rivers

Jill Norris

About me

For over 10 years, Jill provided direct technical assistance and training support to early childhood programs in the BRADD area. Since 2015 she has supervised a technical assistance team who provide coaching services to early childhood programs throughout the BRADD and GRADD areas. Prior to her work in the early childhood field, she served in leadership roles in the health care field and as a business consultant with the WKU SBDC.

Director of Community-Based Partnerships & Strategy / Regional Child Care Administrator, Northern Bluegrass

Kate Dean

About me

Kate Dean currently serves as the Director of Community-Based Programs and Strategy for Child Care Aware of Kentucky. Kate brings 25 years of professional front line and systems experience focused on the well-being of children, families, and communities. Kate has worked in the capacity building sector of the child care ecosystem for the past decade; and, engaging employers in local solutions is a passion organically grown through this work. Holding both a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and master’s degree in Sociology from Ohio University, Kate is well positioned to assist in child care related solution finding.



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