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Relationship of Economic Independence and Access to Childcare for Single Moms

January 30, 2018

Many Arizona families, particularly single mothers with young children, face substantial challenges in meeting their economic needs. Almost one in three (29%) children under age six in the state lives in poverty, putting them at risk for a host of future economic, health, and social concerns. Currently, the vast majority of Arizona low-income single mothers do not have any kind of post-secondary degree, which substantially limits their job prospects and earning potential. In order for these parents to pursue training and education for higher-earning jobs, affordable childcare is crucial. However, childcare issues in Arizona are particularly pronounced. These factors, taken together, highlight an opportunity for two-generation programs to transform the fate of many Arizona families. Short-term investment in targeted training programs coupled with childcare support for those engaged in these workforce development activities (known as a two-generation approach) could lead to long-term savings for the state and benefit for both mothers and their children.

Relationship of Economic Independence and Access to Childcare for Single Moms: Infographic

January 20, 2018

Arizona faces a skills gap. Simultaneously, a vast majority of single mothers with young children lack any kind of postsecondary degree, which substantially limits their job prospects and earning potential - leaving them to rely on assistance benefits. But in order for these parents to pursue training and education for higher-earning skilled jobs, affordable childcare is crucial. With the right support, this population can fill Arizona jobs.

The Impact of the Recession and State Budget Decisions on Arizona's Women and Children 2015: What Arizona Needs to Know, Executive Summary

March 4, 2015

According to the report policies that support child care and higher education are among the most effective ways to help low-income working families achieve economic self-sufficiency. The research, conducted by the Grand Canyon Institute, includes data through 2013, which was utilized to analyze state-funded and administered programs that impact low-income families. Funding for specific programs suffered from substantial cuts 1) Child care subsidies: 36% decrease & program frozen 2) Community colleges: 58% decrease in state funding 3) Universities: 39% decrease in state funding. An exception to this downward trend is a 25% increase in the number of qualifying Arizonans enrolled in AHCCCS in the last six years. As more low income individuals will have quality health care, this is expected to generally improve health outcomes, decrease infant and child mortality rates, and reduce health care costs.

Supporting Arizona Women's Economic Self-Sufficiency

January 1, 2015

The report looks at the economic status of women in Arizona through five categories: workforce participation, education, occupation, responsibility for children, and homeownership. The report determined that policies supporting childcare and early childhood education are the most effective ways to help low-income working families achieve economic self-sufficiency.

Status of Women and Girls in Southern Arizona 2009

December 1, 2010

This report brings together a sampling of basic information on the status of economics, education, health and safety for women and girls in the three counties where Women's Foundation of Southern Arizona grants funds. While this report cannot display all the public or private information that is available, it does provide a snapshot of the status of women and girls in our community and provides a baseline by which to measure progress.

Status of Women and Girls in Southern Arizona 2010

December 1, 2010

With the publication of the Status of Women and Girls in Southern Arizona report in the spring of 2009, the Women's Foundation of Southern Arizona achieved one of its major goals of establishing a comprehensive and accessible resource to provide data and analysis documenting the lives of women and girls in our region. We are now very pleased to publish the first of what are intended to be annual updates to the original report. These yearly updates will allow us not only to present the most current data on women's education, health, employment and other topics, but also to track where change is needed and measure the impact we, and our partners, have in the community at arge.