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Join Us October 5 To Learn About Our New Employer Certification
We have big news! This month, we launched our brand new Family Forward NC Employer Certification, and we’re hosting a webinar to spread the word. Please join us October 5 from 1-2 EST. To register, click here. Family-friendly workplaces have…5 Facts About Breastfeeding at Work and Resources to Support Breastfeeding Employees
August is National Breastfeeding Month! Employers can play a big role in supporting breastfeeding employees and ensuring they meet their breastfeeding goals for their family.Below are 5 facts about breastfeeding (and supporting breastfeeding employees) along with three resources to get…U.S. Employers Lose $3 Billion Each Year Due to Employee Absences Related to Child Care
New National Social Media Toolkit Supports Business Leaders Who Want to Advocate to #SolveChildCareAs conversations on how and whether to support infants and toddlers and their families continue every day, talking about child care—an issue that impacts millions of…
Family Forward NC Releases 2020-2021 Biennial Report
Today, the NC Early Childhood Foundation’s Family Forward NC released our second biennial report showcasing two years of exponential growth as COVID-19 heightens the need for family-friendly workplaces across North Carolina. More than ever, employers need information and assistance to…
Business Smart: North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
When Cody Brandon had her first child, Cassidy, she and her husband George were part of the 74 percent of public-sector workers without paid family leave. So they pulled together their vacation and sick leave to have what paid time…
Supporting Parents of Color in the Workplace through Family-Friendly Policies
There’s no denying it – working parents still face serious hardships and disruption in their daily lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Black women and communities of color have disproportionately felt it most, due to systemic inequities in health, education,…
NC Department of Commerce: Invest in Children, Working Families to Invest in NC’s Workforce
The North Carolina Department of Commerce’s (NCDoC) recently released Economic Development Strategic Plan calls for investment in children and working families as a way to build a more prosperous and resilient economy. The plan, First in Talent, is required by…Family Forward NC Expands Rapid Response to Small Businesses to Help Them Navigate COVID Reopening or Retooling and Stay Resilient
Through our work engaging more than 5,500 NC businesses and employers since 2018, we’ve heard from small business owners across the state who say they want to incorporate more family friendly practices but don’t know where to start. And right…