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Investments in Caring PA is Pennsylvania's resource for employers to assist their employees in finding access to quality care. This toolkit provides information and resources to identify new or expanded ways to strengthen your workforce and your bottom line.

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Businesses and families are impacted by a lack of access to affordable, quality child care. Employers who better understand the child care needs of their workforce can respond with a variety of effective solutions.

What Can My Business Do?

HR Benefits & Policies Guide

Review best practices and HR benefits designed to support working families.

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tax credits guide for employers in pa

Tax Credits Guide

Explore business tax credits to offset the cost of internal and community-based child care supports.
 

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offering child care guide

Offering Child Care Guide

Learn about creative ways for employers to help working families be strong employees while also supporting a quality child care system.

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consultant and advocacy guide

Consultant and Advocacy Guide

Invest in technical assistance to guide business strategies and advocate to advance the child care system.

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New Report: Employing and Engaging Families with Young Children, 2024

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Employer Options: What Can My Business Do To Support Working Families and Child Care?

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Employer Roadmap: Childcare Solutions for Working Parents

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NPC Invests to Lower Costs for Quality ECE

NPC Invests to Lower Costs for Quality ECE

York County Early Childhood Educator Awards

York County Early Childhood Educator Awards

Benco Dental Supporting Quality ECE in Luzerne County

Benco Dental Supporting Quality ECE in Luzerne County

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Offering Backup Child Care for Your Employees: The Complete Guide

Offering Backup Child Care for Your Employees: The Complete Guide

September 3, 2025
Paid Parental Leave: How Small Businesses Can Afford to Support Working Parents

Paid Parental Leave: How Small Businesses Can Afford to Support Working Parents

April 30, 2025
Returning to Work After Maternity Leave: A Guide for New Moms

Returning to Work After Maternity Leave: A Guide for New Moms

February 19, 2025
PA ELIC and PA Chamber Release New Report: Employing and Engaging Families with Young Children

PA ELIC and PA Chamber Release New Report: Employing and Engaging Families with Young Children

March 1, 2024

Investments in Caring PA is supported by:

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William Penn Foundation
Grable Foundation

This work was inspired by Family Forward North Carolina®

Additional information can be found at www.familyforwardnc.com

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