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Investing in Early Childhood Builds a Stronger Workforce

In an op-ed for Forbes, Easterseals President and CEO Kendra Davenport shares a compelling insight with business leaders: the path to a stronger workforce starts with early childhood investment.

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Davenport spotlights the dual economic impact of early childhood programs: stabilizing today’s workforce by supporting working parents, and preparing tomorrow’s workforce by equipping children with the foundational skills they need to succeed. She underscores that 77% of families who benefit from Head Start programs are already working, and insufficient childcare costs the U.S. economy an estimated $78 billion annually - including $12 Billion in absenteeism costs to businesses alone.

Read more in Forbes.