1.3 million children need child care, but the capacity of all regulated child care centers in Texas is only 1 million. Here is a sampling of the most compelling statistics and why they should be important to everyone:Ĭhildcare: In Texas, 61 percent of families rely wholly or substantially on women’s incomes. The report highlighted four critical building blocks necessary for women to achieve economic security: childcare, higher education, health insurance and housing. While women have made great strides, this report gives us crystal clear evidence that more needs to be done. Last month, the Dallas Women’s Foundation released a report on Economic Issues for Women in Texas 2017. REPORT: ECONOMIC ISSUES FOR WOMEN IN TEXAS 2017 We must also rally together every day to chart a path forward for all women seen and unseen. This year, that celebration builds upon the visible symbols of women’s unity at January’s Women’s March and the “A Day Without a Woman” event on March 8.īut, marching alone isn’t enough to improve the lives of women across the country. In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month and the amazing women who have made America great - Sally Ride, the first female in space Rosa Parks and many “hidden figures” who have cracked the glass ceiling.
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