Why do women leave the workforce? One of the main reasons is the exorbitant cost of childcare making two working parents a luxury. In the 50 states, the average cost for an infant in center-based care can be as high as $17,082 per year. When parents do the math it is often unaffordable for both parents to be out of the house working– especially if you factor in rising rent and commuter costs. That’s why The Second Shift advocates for remote and flexible work options that help women stay in the game during the years when their children are not old enough to go to school all day. Read the article for a list of where your state falls in the list of most expensive monthly childcare cost.
http://fortune.com/2016/12/09/child-care-cost-us/ #ondemandtalent#makeworkworkforyou