Video: A Conversation on A New Vision for the Future of Childcare

On July 15, 2022, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation held a live conversation on the future of childcare with RWJF Senior Program Officer, Krista Scott, and Chi Offomah, Partnership Lead at IDEO.org.

The discussion featured revolutionary leaders in the childcare space including zahra alabanza of GoldenSeed Collective, Julia Arroyo of Young Women’s Freedom Center, and Courtney Helstein of Family Forward Oregon.

Explore Stories, Conversations and Research about Childcare and Caregiving:

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Families and Child Care Providers Share Their COVID-19 Experiences

Listen to child care providers share the challenges of operating early care centers and hear about how families struggled to afford and access child care during the pandemic.

Man Enough to Care: A Celebration of Love and Care

Man Enough to Care episode series, a Wayfarer Studios production, is both a celebration of the love and care and a recognition of the time, energy and personal sacrifice that comes with taking care of someone you love.

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Child Care, COVID-19, Early Childhood

Georgia Mom Shares Struggles with Child Care While Obtaining a College Degree

Brittany Marks talks with her friend Pamela Maxey about how she navigated child care for her son during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Caregivers Share Their Stories of Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Parents and caregivers all over the world have faced numerous challenges and made difficult sacrifices in order to be present for their children or family members during the COVID-19 pandemic. The videos in this collection feature individuals telling their own stories about how the pandemic has impacted them and their families.

Video: Conversation on Care and Caregiving

Watch a conversation with caregiving expert Ai-jen Poo and Dr. Rich Besser, CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, about the challenges of the current care systems in the United States and reimagining a care system that promotes equity and well-being.

Raising the Next Generation: Black Parents and Caregivers

Black parents’ and caregivers’ experience raising children is one that is marked by optimism while facing long-standing, systemic barriers to thrive.

Raising the Next Generation: Latino Parents and Caregivers

Latino parents and caregivers see a hopeful future for their families and are determined to see their children get more opportunities to succeed in life than they did.

Raising the Next Generation: Asian American and Pacific Islander Parents and Caregivers

Asian American and Pacific Islander parents and caregivers report themes of optimism, independence, and self-determination.

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