Care in the provider's home is the most prevalent form of child care in the United States today for children younger than five with employed mothers. This report presents key findings of the first in-depth observational study of family child care and relative care in over a decade. It identifies areas of concern and outlines policy…

This report discusses women's need as parents for affordable, high-quality child care, and women's need as providers of child care services for compensation, training, and advancement opportunities that reflect the value of the important work they undertake. Regarding mothers' needs, the report provides a discussion of statistics on: (1) mothers…

This document provides supplementary information to accompany the Foundation for Child Development--supported book "America's Child Care Problem: The Way Out," published by St. Martin's Press (2002), which provides an in-depth look at the child care industry, identifying crucial problems such as the quality of care. Presented in five…

This 1996 national survey tracked state efforts to create comprehensive career development and training systems for practitioners working in early care and education settings. Mail surveys were sent to 250 key informants and leaders nationwide. Part 1, "Introduction," states the goals of the study. Part 2, "Waves of Change,"…