The Child Care Coalition of Wisconsin (3CWI) is a nonprofit organization established in 2023 to address the child care industry crisis, with a mission to reinforce the Wisconsin workforce by supporting child care professionals to meet the demands of Wisconsin families through innovative programs and partnerships.
To Reinforce Wisconsin's Workforce
Supporting child care professionals to meet the demands of Wisconsin's working families through innovative programs and partnerships
Ensuring all Wisconsin Child Care Professionals Have the Means to Thrive
CHILD CARE
PROVIDERS
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Operating costs exceed revenue
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Low worker wages
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Workforce shortage
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Not operating at capacity (closed classrooms)
FAMILIES
EMPLOYERS
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The cost of child care services in Wisconsin exceeds 22% average yearly salary
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Scarce slot availability
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Parents leaving workforce to stay home with their children
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Workforce shortages
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Reduced workforce participation
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Employee turnover
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Decreased employee productivity and engagement
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Loss of revenue
THE STATE
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Economic Impact:
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The child care crisis costs the state at least $1.1 billion annually in lost economic productivity due to parents leaving the workforce or reducing work hours (DCF Child Care Issue).
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DCF-P-5805 (N. 09/2024)
Breaking Down the Child Care Crisis | Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
September 2024
3CWI will have a membership program for Child Care Providers, Employers, and Families.
Memberships for Child Care Providers will be based on their participation in the Shared Services Network. This will allow providers to list future available slots on our Shared Services Calendar.
Memberships for Employers and Families will include access to our Shared Services Network and Calendar that will provide a direct connection to future slot availability.
Our initial launch will be in Lincoln, Langlade, and St Croix Counties.
Our membership program offers the Shared Services Network, connecting employers with child care providers over an AI powered calendar with location services, direct messaging, and no contracts. This unique service aims to bring increased revenue to child care providers, helping them to meet their overhead costs, increase worker wages, hire additional staff and ultimately operate at capacity which would lead to increased child care availability for families.
How could this impact the industry?
Increased revenue could lead to:
CHILD CARE
PROVIDERS
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Higher wages
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Ability to hire more staff
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Increased staffing could lead to operating at capacity
- Less stress knowing that overhead costs are met
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Increased competition in labor market
FAMILIES
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Lower costs for families
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Increased slot availability and choice of provider
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Parents would have the choice of returning to or remaining in the workforce
EMPLOYERS
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Employee retention and attraction
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Increased workforce participation
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Lower employee turnover
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Increased employee productivity and engagement
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Increased revenue
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Family Friendly Workplace
THE STATE
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Economic Impact:
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Increased economic productivity and stimulates growth.
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The child care crisis costs the state at least $1.1 billion annually in lost economic productivity due to parents leaving the workforce or reducing work hours (DCF Child Care Issue).
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Innovative Solutions Luncheon
January 16, 2025
Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for an afternoon exploring the child care industry issues and learning about 3CWI's new approach.
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Funds raised will go towards:
Regional Study & Needs Assessment
Outreach and Materials
Digital Platform Build
The Child Care Coalition of Wisconsin (3CWI) is a nonprofit organization established in 2023 to address the child care industry crisis, with a mission to reinforce the Wisconsin workforce by supporting child care professionals to meet the demands of working Wisconsin families through innovative programs and partnerships.
Our membership program offers the Shared Services Network, connecting employers with child care providers. This unique service aims to bring new revenue to child care providers, helping them to meet their overhead costs, increase worker wages, hire additional staff and ultimately operate at capacity which would lead to increased child care availability for families.
Meet The Team
Elsa
Duranceau
President and
Executive Director
Jennifer Whipps
Vice President
Viacheslav Sikazan
Treasurer
William
Bialecki
Board Member
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