Early Childhood

This policy briefing addressed the ‘invisible crisis’ of family homelessness in the U.S. Click to view the recording.

According to the Surgeon General, 41% of parents say most days they are so stressed they cannot function. Employers face an urgent need to attract and retain high-quality workers, but poor work-life balance and high childcare costs are pushing working parents to the brink. Some are even leaving the workplace entirely. The Clark-Fox Policy Institute […]

This policy briefing addressed the critical intersection between early childhood education and the child welfare system. Click to view the recording.

In this webinar series, researchers co-present with community partners to explore how researchers can engage meaningfully with communities using a social justice lens.

Early childhood education centers face significant financial constraints that limit their ability to raise wages for their educators. Addressing this issue requires investment from both the government and private sectors, policy reforms, and innovative funding solutions to ensure that educators are fairly compensated without making early childhood education unaffordable for families. Click below to download […]

Paid leave and employee well-being are the focus of a three-part policy series on family-friendly business practices put together by the Brown School’s Clark-Fox Policy Institute at Washington University in St. Louis.

Family-Friendly Business PoliciesPart 3 of a 3-Part Series The Clark-Fox Policy Institute has produced a three-part policy brief focused on family-friendly business policies The evidence-informed policy recommendations were developed by layering scientific research with community voice. They are aimed at supporting employees by providing the flexibility needed to balance the responsibilities of work and family while […]

This virtual panel discussion on Open Classroom examined why access to quality and affordable childcare is essential to support successful children, healthy families, and a thriving economy.

This policy alert was authored by Rebecca Feeney, practicum student at the Clark-Fox Policy Institute. Beginning January 1, 2024, the Missouri minimum wage increased to $12.30/hour for most workers. The increase follows a 2018 referendum that raised the minimum wage to $12/hour over five years and will continue to adjust the minimum wage every following […]

Family-Friendly Business PoliciesPart 2 of a 3-Part Series The Clark-Fox Policy Institute has produced a three-part policy brief focused on family-friendly business policies  The evidence-informed policy recommendations were developed by layering scientific research with community voice. They are aimed at supporting employees by providing the flexibility needed to balance the responsibilities of work and family while […]