The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the inadequacy and inequality in our country’s care infrastructure. A patchwork of programs exists at the state and federal level to help low- and middle-income families pay the costs of early childcare and education, long-term services and supports, and taking leave from work to care for a loved one. However, these programs are chronically underfunded and inaccessible to many. COVID-19 federal legislation provides relief for millions of Americans during this time of crisis, but there are significant gaps.
Join the National Academy of Social Insurance and Caring Across Generations for an October 9th forum with authors of the 2019 Designing Universal Family Care report and Michigan-based experts. Panelists, including LTSS Center Co-Director Marc Cohen, will share their analyses and policy options, as well as the implications of this research for policymakers seeking to strengthen the care infrastructure for Michigan residents.
For more information and to register for the webinar, visit the webinar website.