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This document explores the historical trends in day care facility usage, showcasing the growth from 1965 to present day and its impact on working women. It discusses the shift in family dynamics and the governmental efforts to promote childcare options. Links to useful resources are provided for further exploration.
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http://www.datadome.com/pdf/worktrends/worktrends2_3.pdf • In 1948, 38 percent of the workforce were women. Today, 75 percent of women between the ages of 25 and 54 are employed • In 1965, 20 percent of married women with a child under the age of 3 worked. In 2003, 67 percent of married women with a child younger than 2 worked.
Administration for Children & Families (Research) • promote parental choice • assist States in implementing health, safety, licensing, and registration standards • http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/cc/policy_grantees/policy_grantees_overview.html#overview
Previous Trends • Between 1965 and 1982 decrease of care in the home- • Resulting in huge increase in use of day care facilities. • Families with higher earnings used day care centers more frequently • Families with fewer children • http://aspe.hhs.gov/daltcp/reports/ccressyn.htm#chapI
