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Employers Can Support Their Employees Child Care Needs

Key Takeaways From Our Conversation With A Child Care ExpertOne  of the perks of being a Family Forward NC Certified Employer (along with the recognition that your workplace supports children and families) is our series of learning programs exclusively…

Domestic Violence Awareness Month is in October.

Employers can play a role in lowering violence by offering paid safe leave and paid family and medical leave. As we prepare for a month of discussion and action around preventing violence and supporting survivors, we hope you’ll share the…

Capitol Broadcasting, BIOMILQ Among Latest Employers to Become Family Forward NC Certified

Certified Employers Now Represent More Than 1,459 North Carolina EmployeesThe North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation (NCECF) today announced the latest round of employers who have received a Family Forward NC Certification. Certified employers represent more than 1,459 North Carolina…

New Report: Without Renewed Investments, North Carolina is Headed Over a ‘Child Care Cliff’

In September, $24 billion in federal funding for child care programs across the country — set into place during the pandemic — is set to expire. Without renewed federal funding or additional state funding, North Carolina and the rest of…

Five Compelling Stats About Paid Sick Leave in the US

The United States lags behind much of the world when it comes to paid leave policies – and that includes paid sick leave. Only four of the 193 U.N. member nations – the United States, India, Somalia and South Korea…

2023 Kids Count Data Book and NC Rankings

The Annie E. Casey 2023 Kids Count Data Profile spotlights areas of child and family well-being that are improving and areas where more work needs to be done.The latest report showcases how a dearth of affordable child care leaves…

Live Outside NC? Use Our Playbook to Inspire and Engage Business Leaders and Employers in Your Community

You know wrap-around supports like paid leave, high-quality child care, and accommodations for pregnant workers improves health and well-being for families and children. But what about the business leaders and employers in your community? Are they inspired to create change?…

Invite: Learn more about the Family Forward NC Employer Certification

Do you know what R. Riveter, Computerway Food Systems, the Charlotte Bilingual Preschool and the Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity have in common?They’re all Family Forward NC Certified Employers! Launched in October, our Family Forward NC Employer Certification – part…

Employers Can Play Pivotal Role to Support Employees Who’ve Experienced Harassment, Assault 

More than eight in 10 women and four in 10 men nationwide say they have experienced some form of sexual assault or harassment, according to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center.Sexual assault and violence is a significant form of…

Building Strong and Resilient Rural Businesses, Families, and Communities

Small businesses are an important and growing sector of employers, especially in NC’s rural communities. Their success rests on their ability to recruit and retain workers. That’s why Lisa Finaldi from The North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation (NCECF) and Aaron…