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Workforce Participation: It is critical that both parents retain the ability to work while raising children. The balance between work and family is essential; therefore, providing support systems that help parents maintain employment is vital.
Affordable Child Care: Zion identifies accessible and affordable childcare as the cornerstone policy for keeping birth rates high. Without adequate childcare solutions, prospective parents often feel they must sacrifice their careers to care for their children. In the United States, healthcare personnel benefit from a robust child care system due to their unique schedules, but many others lack such support.