Services are offered at a low rate of $5 per hour to ensure lower-income families can get care for their children.
The charity piloted a childminding programme in 2018 as it noticed that more lower-income mothers needed support in order to re-enter the workforce.
Childminders and parents agree on arrangement details, like whether the child is cared for at the childminder’s home, or in their own home. Although DOT’s programme offers flexible hours, which includes care after 7pm, it does not allow overnight services. “Having a childminder alleviates these concerns by providing flexible and tailored care, allowing parents to sustain employment without worrying about childcare responsibilities.”
DOT welcomes the news of the scheme, as it has hoped for the Government to expand such services nationwide, and extend childcare subsidies to home-based models. “Based on our experience, lower-income women may not be able to access Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians jobs, and may also be more likely to be on a shift-work arrangement and require childcare support after 7pm and on weekends.”
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