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How Many is Enough? Estimating the Size of the U.S. Child Care Workforce

Description:
A project to develop a methodology for accurately quantifying the child care workforce and projecting the numbers and types of child care workers needed in the future, with an assessment of the current workforce by education and function, hours of work, and market sector. Projections take into account the needs of special populations, including racial and ethnic minorities, those with limited English proficiency, and those with disabilities.
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Administration for Children and Families/OPRE Projects
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