The Economic Role of Paid Child Care in the U.S. Report Series

This four-part report series examines the use of paid child care and labor force participation of mothers and includes Part 1 – Paid Child Care Usage in the U.S. and Across States; Part 2 – Labor Force Participation; Part 3 – Economic Growth Modeling; and Part 4 – Child Care Data in the Current Population Survey, A Primer. Each part of the series includes a primer, a glossary of common terms, and relevant infographics. There are also fact sheets on paid care usage and labor force participation for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.