School Age Scramble: Finding Care For Older Children
The piece traces the growth of work family programs addressing school age care as parents juggle full time jobs. It highlights firms like John Hancock and AT&T offering after school and vacation options, the rise of counseling services, and the ongoing funding gaps affecting millions of children.
Programs to help employees care for school-age children rise
Work-Family Directions in Boston helps form the American Business Collaboration for Quality Dependent Care, pooling resources for work site child care. The School-Age Child Care Project at Wellesley College advocates quality care during work hours, led by Michelle Seligson. John Hancock and AT&T pioneered on-site school-age care programs, with Kathy Hazzard and Deborah Stahl directing work-family efforts.
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Hay
Society National Bank
Columbus
Ohio
Boston Consulting Group
Work Family Directions
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co
Dow Chemical Co
Carson
John Hancock Financial Services
Boston
Kathy Hazzard
Hancock
At&t
Deborah Stahl
American Business Collaboration
New York
Michelle Seligson
Wellesley College
Seligson
Robin Hardiman
Families and Work Institute
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