It takes a village — but as parenting support fades, employers are asked to step in

• Key Insight: Discover how the disappearing “village” shifts caregiving obligations onto employers.
• What’s at Stake: Shrinking informal care creates retention, productivity and compliance risks for employers.
• Supporting Data: Average annual full-time child care ranges $6,552–$15,600 per child nationwide.
  Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

The traditional “village” that helped generations of working parents raise their kids is disappearing, putting a strain on families and the employers who rely on them.