Child care challenges affect more than just families—they impact the entire workforce, businesses, and communities. In this workshop, employers and community leaders will learn how they can play a vital role in addressing the child care crisis and supporting working families.
Key Takeaways:
How access to child care strengthens employee retention and local economies
An overview of Childcaring and the support Child Care Resource & Referral agencies provide
Strategies and tools for employer-child care partnerships, including the Business-Child Care Partnership Tool Kit
Insights from the Employee Child Care Needs Survey – a customizable tool to better understand your workforce
Resources and visuals from the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, including infographics that illustrate both the challenges and solutions
Presented by: Kelly Borchardt and Micki Krueger
Whether you're looking to support your employees, build local partnerships, or invest in a stronger community, this session offers practical tools and guidance to get started.
Learn more about the presenters:
Kelly Borchardt is the Executive Director of Childcaring, Inc., a leading Child Care Resource and Referral agency serving central Wisconsin. With a strong background in nonprofit leadership and early childhood advocacy, Kelly has dedicated her career to ensuring families have access to high-quality, affordable child care. Under her leadership, Childcaring has expanded its impact through innovative partnerships, provider support programs, and community-based solutions. Kelly is a respected voice in Wisconsin’s child care landscape, recognized for her strategic vision, collaborative approach, and unwavering commitment to children and families.
Micki Krueger is the Assistant Director for Childcaring, Inc., a nonprofit Child Care Resource and Referral agency serving central Wisconsin. With over two decades of experience in early childhood services, Micki is a passionate advocate for increasing access to quality child care and supporting the providers who make it possible. In her leadership role, she helps guide Childcaring’s community outreach, program development, and provider support initiatives. Micki is known for her collaborative spirit and deep commitment to building stronger, more family-friendly communities.
This is a free event, via zoom.
Registration is required.
Register here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/what-can-employers-do-about-child-care-pre-tickets-228198