applications, resulting in a large increase in enrollment among lower-SES families. The treatment increases lower-SES mothers' full …-time employment rates by 9 percentage points (+160%), household income by 10%, and mothers' earnings by 22%. The effect on full …

choices led mothers to take, on average, 1-2 months less of leave. This decrease in leave duration, however, was not … few mothers indicate that they would start working if better access to formal childcare were available. Switching to the … more flexible leave system had a minimal effect on the labor market choices of mothers, as the majority continue to …

We study the impact of public child care on mothers' career trajectories, focusing on qualitative dimensions of career … choices. Using an event study approach, we find that child care helps mothers to return to the labor market more quickly and … across mothers. …

applications, resulting in a large increase in enrollment among lower-SES families. The treatment increases lower-SES mothers' full …-time employment rates by 9 percentage points (+160%), household income by 10%, and mothers' earnings by 22%. The effect on full …

particular, subsidized mothers report lower levels of overall health and are more likely to show symptoms consistent with anxiety …, depression, and parenting stress. Such mothers also reveal more psychological and physical aggression toward their children and … policies aimed at economically disadvantaged mothers may ultimately undermine family well-being. -- child care ; subsidy …