Family members are often the first people we turn to when we need care, and, in return, they rely on us in their times of need. Yet providing care has become unmanageable for many families – or only at tremendous cost to people’s emotional, physical and financial health. As care needs, the labor market, and family structures continue to evolve, policymakers and advocates are seeking broad solutions to strengthen the economic security of working families across the nation.
Attendees joined us for the release of a special report by the National Academy of Social Insurance, which examines a number of different policy options that states can implement under the umbrella of Universal Family Care: a strong foundation of social insurance programs that would innovatively pool the costs of care across the lifespan, enabling families to access and afford the care they need to work and live well at every stage of life.
Speakers presented the policy options identified in the report and discuss their implications for families, workers, states, and the economy.
Agenda
1:00pm │ Welcoming Remarks
1:05pm │ The Vision for Universal Family Care
1:20pm │ Overview of Study Panel Work and Report
PRESENTATION OF STUDY PANEL FINDINGS:
POLICY OPTIONS FOR STATES TO IMPROVE CARE INFRASTRUCTURE
1:25pm │ State Decision Points in Creating Universal Long-Term Services & Supports, Paid Family & Medical Leave, and Early Child Care & Education
2:15pm │ An Integrated Approach: Universal Family Care
3:10pm | Discussion of Findings: Implications for Families, States, and the Economy
3:55pm │ Closing Remarks
4:00pm │ Adjourn Meeting
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Ai-jen Poo and Robert Espinoza
Alexandra Bradley and Heidi Hartmann
Henry Claypool, Anna Wadia, Robert Espinoza, Ben Veghte, and Indivar Dutta-Gupta
Jean Accius, Heather Boushey, and Ray Pepin
The Ballroom at the National Press Club
Kathleen Romig and Chantel Boyens
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