Investing in Tomorrow: The Impact of Child Care

on Georgia's Families and Business Community

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:30-9:30 a.m. | The Druid Hills Golf Club

Our Early Start Breakfast is an opportunity to engage with fellow early childhood education advocates, including parents, educators, policymakers, and community members, to discuss crucial issues surrounding child care in Georgia. By fostering dialogue and collaboration among these diverse groups, the breakfast aims to increase awareness and share insights into Georgia's evolving child care landscape.

In order to strengthen Georgia's economy, we must take action to create a better ecosystem that boosts families forward. When families encounter obstacles in securing reliable child care, it can directly impact their ability to participate in the workforce effectively. Accessible, high-quality child care is not just a family concern but an invisible force that can no longer be ignored by business communities. Through informed discussions and collaborative efforts, we strive to drive positive change and create a more supportive environment for early childhood education across the state.

When you reserve your spot - be it through sponsorship, buying a table, or purchasing a ticket - you're not just attending an event. You're making a meaningful contribution to enrich the lives of countless families and communities.

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Contact Robin Kirby, Robin.Kirby@qccga.org, for more information on tickets, tables and more ways to partner with QCC.

Thank you to Atlanta Rotary President Stephanie Blank for serving as the moderator for the panel discussion. This panel will delve into the opportunity and productivity costs experienced by families and businesses when the child care industry is strained and unaffordable for working families. We will highlight solutions that businesses and communities can undertake to invest in the next generation and to strengthen the workforce today. Our esteemed panelists are:

Katrina Mitchell

Chief Community Impact Officer of United Way of Greater Atlanta

Tim Cairl

Senior Director for Talent Development, Public Policy at Metro Atlanta Chamber

Jill Wilson

SVP Human Resources and Talent Management at Carter's

Lamarcius Matthews

Atlanta Public Schools Employee and Recipient of Boost: APS Child Care Assistance Scholarship