--- title: "Part 3: Leveraging Child Care Benefits" 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(4).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) # Part 3: Leveraging Child Care Benefits [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/part-3-leveraging-child-care-benefits) [Share this blog post on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/child-care-keeps-missouri-working/part-3-leveraging-child-care-benefits) [Share this blog post on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/child-care-keeps-missouri-working/part-3-leveraging-child-care-benefits) ![](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/hubfs/CWR%20Emergency%20and%20CCKMW%20%20(4).png) Part 3: The ROI of Child Care Benefits—Why Employers Should Care Employers who prioritize child care benefits may find that the return on investment (ROI) goes beyond just employee satisfaction. According to research from **[Vivvi and The Fifth Trimester](https://go.vivvi.com/hubfs/The-R.O.I.-of-Caregiving-Benefits_WhitePaper_Vivvi_The-Fifth-Trimester_2024.pdf)**,companies that provide caregiving benefits can expect measurable gains in productivity and retention. The whitepaper highlights that when employees feel supported in their personal lives, they are more focused, less likely to miss work, and more inclined to stay with the company long-term. In Missouri, where the workforce participation rate is heavily affected by family caregiving responsibilities, particularly in rural areas, child care benefits can drastically improve your company’s bottom line. Providing child care support reduces the stress that working parents face, leading to fewer sick days and increased focus on the job. It’s not just a human resources issue—it’s a financial one. Employers that offer child care benefits not only foster a more inclusive work environment but also position themselves as leaders in their industry. Forward-thinking companies recognize that investing in their employees' well-being pays off both in retention and in community reputation. 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. Visit our [Child Care Keeps Missouri Working](https://mochildcareaware.org/cckmwbiz/ ) page to connect or to learn more about our services. ---   Explore our other *Child Care Keeps Missouri Working℠* resources: [News &](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/child-care-keeps-missouri-working/tag/news-updates)[Updates ](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/child-care-keeps-missouri-working/test) [Presentations - Coming Soon](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/child-care-keeps-missouri-working/Test) [Upcoming Events - Coming Soon](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/child-care-keeps-missouri-working/test) Explore our other Child Care Aware® of Missouri resources: [FREE Clock Hour Training](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/free-clock-hour-training) [Scholarships for Educators](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/scholarships-for-educators) [Child Care Nutrition and Physical Activity](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/child-care-nutrition-and-physical-activity) [Family Child Care Network](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/family-child-care-network) [Leadership Development Opportunities](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/leadership-development-opportunities) [Missouri Office of Childhood Updates](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/missouri-office-of-childhood-updates) [Show Me Child Care Resources](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/show-me-child-care-resources) [Support Child Care Aware® of Missouri](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/support-child-care-aware) [Community Data](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/community-data) [Join Our Team](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/join-our-team) [Resources to Build Your Business ](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/resources-to-build-your-business)     ## Related Articles [![](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/hubfs/May%209th!%20(1).png)](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/child-care-keeps-missouri-working/support-efforts-to-sustain-child-care-in-your-community) [News & Updates](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/child-care-keeps-missouri-working/tag/news-updates) ### [Support Efforts to Sustain Child Care in Your Community!](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/child-care-keeps-missouri-working/support-efforts-to-sustain-child-care-in-your-community) ##### Support Child Care Aware® of Missouri during Give STL Day, 24 hours of giving. Child Care Aware® of Missouri’s mission is to impact a child’s first two-thousand days by... [Child Care Aware® of Missouri](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/child-care-keeps-missouri-working/author/child-care-aware-of-missouri) [Read More](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/child-care-keeps-missouri-working/support-efforts-to-sustain-child-care-in-your-community) [![](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(2)%20(1).jpg)](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/child-care-keeps-missouri-working/you-cant-pour-from-an-empty-cup) [News & Updates](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/child-care-keeps-missouri-working/tag/news-updates) ### [You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/child-care-keeps-missouri-working/you-cant-pour-from-an-empty-cup) Everyone leads. Continuous growth is important to leading better. Invest in yourself and develop your leadership qualities.  [Child Care Aware® of Missouri](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/child-care-keeps-missouri-working/author/child-care-aware-of-missouri) [Read More](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/child-care-keeps-missouri-working/you-cant-pour-from-an-empty-cup) ADDRESS Child Care Aware® of Missouri 955 Executive Parkway Drive, Suite 106 St. Louis, MO 63141 [![child-care-aware-of-missouri-310025295](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/hubfs/child-care-aware-of-missouri-310025295.png "child-care-aware-of-missouri-310025295")](https://www.guidestar.org/profile/43-1821038) CONTACT INFORMATION info@mochildcareaware.org Phone: 314-535-1458 Fax: 314-754-0330 TTY: Dial 711 or 800-735-2966 #### [PAY INVOICE](https://mochildcareaware.org/pay-invoice/) [![Credit Card Icons](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/hubfs/Footer%20Assets/Credit%20Card%20Icons.png "Credit Card Icons")](https://mochildcareaware.org/pay-invoice/) #### [PRIVACY POLICY](https://mochildcareaware.org/donor-privacy-policy/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ChildCareAwareofMissouri) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/child-care-aware-of-missouri) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mochildcare/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://x.com/MOChildCare) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.youtube.com/user/ChildCareAwareMO) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Child Care Aware® of Missouri", "url" : "https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/child-care-keeps-missouri-working/author/child-care-aware-of-missouri" }, "dateModified" : "2024-11-06T19:38:15.732Z", "datePublished" : "2024-10-25T20:37:43.000Z", "headline" : "Part 3: Leveraging Child Care Benefits", "image" : [ "https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/hubfs/CWR%20Emergency%20and%20CCKMW%20%20(4).png" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/child-care-keeps-missouri-working/part-3-leveraging-child-care-benefits", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/hubfs/Child%20Care%20Aware%20Logo%20(1).png" }, "name" : "Child Care Aware of Missouri" } } ```