Certain characteristics predict higher child care costs for low-income Hispanic families

New research from the National Research Center on Hispanic Children & Families examines how a variety of characteristics of households, communities, and nonparental child care arrangements predict child care affordability among low-income Hispanic households. The analyses find that several characteristics are associated with spending more on child care, including having two or more working adults in the home, having an infant or toddler in the home, and using center-based child care. This brief is part of an ongoing series that examines access to early care and education for low-income Hispanic families.

New resources offer guidance on supporting Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership implementation

Child Trends is pleased to release a toolkit of six resources that describe effective implementation practices and provide helpful tools for Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships to plan for or strengthen existing collaborations. The toolkit covers a variety of topics, including developing successful partnership agreements, supporting staff who have experienced adversity, extending partnership benefits for children and families, and more. 

Research-based recommendations for policymakers and practitioners working to expand access to high-quality child care

A new literature review highlights research-based strategies to support access to high-quality child care for infants and toddlers. The review summarizes research findings, identifies research gaps, and provides policy and practice implications for states as they work to expand access. For example, states can consider raising reimbursement rates for providers who care for infants and toddlers receiving subsidies to help expand access to care.