Kennedy, Perry Detail County's Childcare Initiative

Report: Kentucky workforce, economy could improve with child care changes

If child care were more available and affordable in the state, around 16,000-28,000 people could join or rejoin the workforce and that could add around $600 million, conservatively, to the economy, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce estimates.

Kennedy, Perry detail county's childcare initiative

In an effort to make working for county government more attractive to parents with young children, Franklin County Fiscal Court is planning to offer reduced childcare tuition to existing employees and new hires.

Kentucky workforce, economy could improve with child care changes

If child care were more available and affordable in the state, around 16,000-28,000 people could join or rejoin the workforce and that could add around $600 million, conservatively, to the economy, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce estimates.

Kentucky to have first-ever child support advisory council

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Attorney General Russell Coleman is announcing the members of Kentucky’s first-ever Child Support Advisory Council. The council is made up of county attorneys from across the state and will work with the Attorney General’s Office to improve child support services. The group was created earlier this year by executive order, following lawmakers’ decision to move child support responsibilities from the Cabinet for …

New research from KY Chamber underscores child care impact on Kentucky’s economy and workforce - NKyTribune

Understanding and solving child care challenges is key to strengthening Kentucky’s workforce and growing the economy, according to two new reports released Thursday by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. “Strengthening Kentucky’s workforce and economy is central to the Chamber’s mission,” said Ashli Watts, president and CEO of the Kentucky Chamber. “This new research makes it...

New Research Underscores Child Care Impact on Kentucky’s Economy and Workforce - The Bottom Line

Understanding and solving child care challenges is key to strengthening Kentucky’s workforce and growing the economy, according to two new reports released by the Kentucky Chamber. “Strengthening Kentucky’s workforce and economy is central to the Chamber’s mission,” said Ashli Watts, President and CEO of the Kentucky Chamber. “This new research makes it clear: access to child care is a critical workforce issue, and addressing it is essential to …