Child Care Answers

10/13/2026

Are you a child care changemaker in your local community? Check out this new resource from IDEO.org to help you rethink how to tell the story about the need for affordable, quality child care in your community.

10/11/2026

Those caring for children in are welcome to join us on October 27 for conversation and resource sharing. Register: https://childcareanswers.typeform.com/to/NAbdNenF?typeform-source=social.

10/09/2026

10/07/2026

Strong child care creates ripple effects across our whole community.

It helps children learn and grow, gives families reliable support, helps employers retain a stronger workforce, and builds healthier communities.

That is the heart of Rise Forward: bringing people together around solutions that help central Indiana thrive. Learn more about how you can support the Rise Forward initiative at: https://childcareanswers.org/riseforward/

10/05/2026

Our friends in northeastern Indiana are working together with employers and families to find solutions to address the high cost of child care. If central Indiana wants to keep pace, we know we cannot do it alone. Learn more about how you can partner with us to turn barriers into shared solutions: https://childcareanswers.org/partner-with-us/. We're also happy to connect you to your local early childhood / workforce coalition.

State leaders say childcare affordability is a priority — and they are looking to employers to share the cost. But it remains unclear how many on either side will contribute. But in northeast Indiana, one early childhood coalition is testing a version of that public-private approach.

Free Press Indiana reports: https://www.wrtv.com/news/indiana-news/indiana-tri-share-plus-pilot/

10/03/2026

Do you operate or support a family child care home program in Boone or Hamilton Counties? Come learn more about the Central Indiana Child Care Alliance (“the Alliance”) and meet our new child care resource specialists for your county on Tuesday, October 13! The Alliance gives members access to personalized coaching, business resources, and centralized tools that strengthen their operations, reduce costs and administrative tasks, and help them make informed business decisions. Register: https://childcareanswers.typeform.com/allianceinfo.

10/02/2026

Great opportunity for tweens/teens for virtual training on staying home alone or caring for other children from Health Ed Pros! Please share with your families and staff!

10/01/2026

Thanks to all of you who came out last week to work together to create child care solutions for Hendricks County! We would love to see you at one of the upcoming Hendricks County Workforce Coalition events. Learn more at https://hendrickscollegenetwork.org/workforce-coalition/.