NEWS: To Promote Women’s Equity, Invest in Child Care, Financial Literacy, Report Recommends
San Mateo County, California sent this bulletin at 10/08/2024 05:38 PM PDT
Oct. 8, 2024
For Immediate Release
To Promote Women’s Equity, Invest in Child Care, Financial Literacy, Report Recommends
A Call for Durable & Coordinated Investment in Child Care & Women’s Economic Health in San Mateo County
Redwood City — A lack of affordable child care is one of the top issues driving inequity and women’s lifelong well-being, according to a study presented today to the Board of Supervisors that recommends making child care more affordable and accessible.
Seven in 10 women had delayed or forgone career opportunities due to child care challenges, according to the first-of-its-kind countywide study by the Commission on the Status of Women, which advises the Board on ways to improve the quality of life for all women in San Mateo County.
Lowering the cost of quality child care is one among numerous recommendations in the “Fund the Future” study, a call to action for investment in women's economic health.
The study recommends addressing the root causes of economic inequity — such as inadequate child care, pay inequity and the wealth gap — to create a more equitable and prosperous future for all residents.
