For many families, childcare is not simply an extra — it’s a lifeline. Parents depend on it to work, pursue education, or simply ensure their children are safe and nurtured. But for pregnant and parenting women in need, the realities of childcare — including high costs, long waitlists, and lack of reliable support — can […] The post How Does Childcare Affect a Woman’s Abortion Decision? appeared first on Human Coalition .
This is Issue 35 of the American Reports Series. Executive Summary Pregnant and parenting women in need (PPWIN) often face barriers to adequate childcare, including but not limited to trust, affordability, availability, location, and hours. Federal childcare programs collectively invest billions of dollars annually, but parents still report spending 22% of their income on childcare. […] The post Strengthening the Pro-Life Safety Net: Childcare for Pregnant and Parenting Women in Need appeared first on Lozier Institute .
