Understanding Policies that Support Families in the Workplace (February 2026)

Description: 

Learn about the various policies that employers can adopt to create more family friendly work places. These policies have the ability to support recruitment and retainment issues experienced by employers. At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Recognize different policies that employers can implement to help support working families.  
• Identify some examples about how policies have been implemented across Missouri.
• Understand key Missouri initiatives that are available to help support employers and child care providers.

This class is interactive and involves participating in small and large group discussions.

Audience: 

This class is open to anyone, but is highly recommended for Child Care Directors, Child Care Educators, Child Care Community Advocates, Employers. Multi-sector groups promote richer conversations.

Clock Hours: 

Earn 1.5 MOPD Clock Hours

Fee: 

$10

This program is not covered by a grant. This fee is non-refundable unless the class is canceled by MU Extension.