1. NIGHTCARE: The Growing Challenge for Parents on the Late Shift
By the Restaurant Opportunities Centers (ROC) United
With Support from:
The Kellogg Foundation, the Ms. Foundation for Women, and the National Women’s Law Center
September 26, 2016

2. The INDUSTRY

3. THE THIRD SHIFT

4. Methods Outreach/Case Management with over 2000 workers
Interviews with dozens of providers and employers
Most recently: Focus Groups & Interviews with 25 workers, 3 providers and 3 employers

5. FINDINGS Nightcare, exacerbated by tipped minimum wage
Lack of Licensed Providers
Workers Leaving the Industry, Working in Childcare
Unlicensed Providers Filling The Gap
Challenges in Getting Licensed

6. Opportunities/Recommendations
Policy: Support, incentivize, and reduce barriers for nightcare provision
Policy: One Fair Wage: Eliminate the lower wage for tipped workers
Program: Create Cohorts of nightcare providers, partnering with employers, and provide them with back office support