Working moms, childcare providers and advocates joined forces outside of Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center for A Day Without Childcare, a national event shedding light on the struggles many families face in securing affordable childcare.
The struggle parents have finding quality childcare took center stage, as "A Day Without Child Care" rallies were held across the nation. Amanda Palacios spoke to attendees at the rally in Reseda.
Many working mothers said they carry on the burden of lack of childcare. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, when a family has childcare issues, mothers miss work or reduce work hours more often than fathers. Childcare providers also said they face challenges because they aren't compensated enough for the hours, labor and special care they take on.
Now, advocates are calling on policymakers to expand access to affordable child care for working families and ensure that childcare providers are paid fairly.
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