Measuring Impact of Child Care Subsidies on Working Moms

Child care subsidies help married moms continue working, bring greater pay equity. Learn more in this America Counts story.

America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers Measuring Impact of Child Care Subsidies on Working Moms Federally funded child care subsidies may help working married mothers stay in the labor force and narrow the pay gap between spouses, according to a new U.S. Census Bureau working paper. The study showed the subsidies increased the likelihood working married mothers would stay in the labor force after four years. It also suggests positive impacts on pay equity: subsidies helped these mothers earn a more equal share of their household's total earnings. Read More The findings are based on data from the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Census Bureau's Current Population Survey (CPS). The theory behind child care subsidies is simple: Provide working parents financial assistance to help pay for child care and they'll be more likely to keep working. Continue reading to learn more about: A consistent trend Labor force benefits What about socio-economic differences? Help us spread the word about America Counts. Share this story on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This You May Be Interested Parents Juggle Work and Child Care During Pandemic: Working mothers of school-age children bore the brunt of stay-at-home orders, taking personal leave or juggling childcare while working extra hours. Learn More About America Counts America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a new inviting way. It features stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, economy, emergency management, health, population, income and poverty. Contact our Public Information Office for media inquiries or interviews. Don't miss an America Counts story! Subscribe here.

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