Work Willing Parents

Indiana is the "State That Works," but there are plenty of parents who cannot work without access to child care. Whether it is availability or cost, there are several factors that prevent a parent from entering the workforce. This is the original study conducted in late 2022. It provides you with a glimpse of the impacts on local, regional and state businesses and governments. Current work-willing parent data can be found on NEIECC's GIS Map.