Business on Board with Childcare! 2010
In 2009, KIDS COUNT launched an annual, statewide award program called Business on Board with Childcare! to recognize businesses that support their employees' childcare needs. After an incredibly successful first year, which saw the designation of 71 award winners statewide, KIDS COUNT has officially launched the 2010 Business on Board with Childcare! award season.
The Business on Board with Childcare! designation signifies a West Virginia employer's adherence to key national and local criteria for a childcare-friendly workplace. If you think your organization might qualify for the award (and it's easier than you think!), click here for more information about how to qualify and a link to our simple, downloadable application form.
Research demonstrates that having childcare-friendly workplace pol
icies can actually improve your bottom line. Skeptical? Then check out "Employer
Options for
Child Care," an incredibly useful guide published by Penn State University. This publication provides detailed information about the ways in which policies like those in our Business on Board with Childcare! criteria can make your business stronger and more profitable. It also provides you with step-by-step instructions for creating a childcare-friendly workplace. It's a must-read for any employer interested in supporting employees' childcare needs.
Check out the newly expanded Business on Board with Childcare! section of our website, a one-stop shop for everything you need to know to bec
ome a 2010 award winner. The expanded site includes individual pages for the Award Criteria, News, Resources, Award Winners, Photos and Sponsors.