Access to child care is critical for families’ well-being, but child care providers have experienced increased financial hardship during the pandemic. This takes a toll on their emotional well-being, which has the potential to impact the care they provide to children adversely.

1. Understand the need for diverse child care arrangements.
2. Identify the hardships providers are facing as a result of the pandemic.
3. Review survey responses to better understand provider well-being and needs.