Care is a universal need and the backbone of our economy. Nearly 1 in 5 people incur caregiving expenses. From infants to adults to elders, every household is likely to need care support or caregiving at some point in time.
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This past year, the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program identified the cost of care as an emerging financial security challenge – one that affects everyone. Today you can access our inaugural report on this topic. This report illustrates four pillars of care: child care and early education, adult and elder care, family caregiving and self care, and professional caregiving.
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Upon reading this report, policy researchers, advocates, and leaders will gain a deeper understanding of:
- How existing care systems support households
- What the greatest unmet care needs are for households
- How design principles can better address care needs
- What promising policy proposals and opportunities exist to improve household financial security
Key Findings
The Aspen Institute Financial Security Program’s work on dependent care is made possible with support from Citi.
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