Working moms face the burden of balancing work and home life, and it takes support in both places to create holistic success. But moms across the country have very different experiences and challenges striking that balance, as policies vary significantly state by state.
Women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, and a majority (74%) of moms with children under 18 years old were working in 2023, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And yet, workplace issues such as lower pay for women and a lack of advancement and leadership opportunities persist.
