Benefits for All: The Economic Impact of the New Jersey Child Care Industry Infant/Toddler, Preschool and Out-of-School Time Programs

Publication Date: January 2006

Publisher: Thomas Edison State College. John S. Watson Institute for Public Policy; New Jersey Child Care Economic Impact Council

Author(s): National Economic Development and Law Center (U.S.); Saskia Traill; Brentt Brown

Research Area: Social conditions

Type: Report

Coverage: New Jersey

Abstract:

This report is a tool to begin bridging the gap between economic development planning and the needs of working families with children. Policymakers, business leaders, urban planners and a host of other community leaders are already discussing ways to improve the economic vitality and quality of life for families in New Jersey. This report demonstrates that high-quality child care is a critical component for any comprehensive plan for sustained economic development, and shows that businesses in particular have a vested interest in ensuring that there is a high-quality and affordable child care system in New Jersey.