--- title: Leveraging Child Care Benefits to Attract and Retain Missouri Talent description: Strong families equal strong businesses. Our brief online assessment tool can help you gauge how family-friendly your workplace is. image: https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/hubfs/CWR%20Emergency%20and%20CCKMW%20%20(17).png --- [![Child Care Aware of Missouri Logo](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Child%20Care%20Aware%20Logo%20(1).png?width=666&height=414&name=Child%20Care%20Aware%20Logo%20(1).png "Child Care Aware of Missouri Logo")](http://www.mochildcareaware.org) Open main menu Close main menu - [Partner Publication Home](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication) - [Parents & Families](https://mochildcareaware.org/parents-families/) - [Child Care Educators](https://mochildcareaware.org/child-care-educators/) - [About Us](https://mochildcareaware.org/about/) - [Contact](https://mochildcareaware.org/contact/) [News & Updates](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/child-care-keeps-missouri-working/tag/news-updates) # Leveraging Child Care Benefits to Attract and Retain Missouri Talent [Child Care Aware® of Missouri](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/child-care-keeps-missouri-working/author/child-care-aware-of-missouri) [Share this blog post on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=I+found+this+interesting+blog+post&url=https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/child-care-keeps-missouri-working/leveraging-child-care-benefits-to-attract-and-retain-missouri-talent) [Share this blog post on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/child-care-keeps-missouri-working/leveraging-child-care-benefits-to-attract-and-retain-missouri-talent) [Share this blog post on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/child-care-keeps-missouri-working/leveraging-child-care-benefits-to-attract-and-retain-missouri-talent) ![](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/hubfs/CWR%20Emergency%20and%20CCKMW%20%20(17).png) ##### **Part 1: The Case for Child Care Benefits in Missouri Workplaces** As Missouri businesses face unprecedented challenges in attracting and retaining employees, child care benefits are increasingly emerging as a vital solution. National labor shortages and rising child care costs have left many parents struggling to balance work and family responsibilities. With over 50% of families in Missouri reporting difficulties in securing affordable child care, the urgency to act is clear. Child care benefits aren't just a goodwill gesture—they’re a strategic business move that can significantly improve employee satisfaction, reduce absenteeism, and strengthen your company’s ability to recruit top talent. But how can employers take action while we wait to see if child care tax credits will make it to the legislative table next session? Companies don't have to wait for government action to make a difference. Offering employer-sponsored child care or child care stipends can create an immediate impact, demonstrating that you care about your employees' well-being and family life. By doing so, you're also laying the groundwork for stronger community and workplace relations. This proactive approach to child care benefits could be a game-changer in Missouri’s job market. Recent research by [**HR Brew**](https://www.hr-brew.com/stories/2024/07/26/childcare-benefits-state-programs)has shown that businesses offering robust family support see significant returns in employee loyalty, productivity, and overall workplace morale. Are ready to take the next step in creating a child care benefit in your workplace? Let's connect and explore tailored solutions that align with your business needs. 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