A group of Thomas County Stakeholders, including representation from healthcare, education, economic development, county government, and philanthropy are assessing needs for childcare in Thomas County. Your participation in this survey will assess the capacity for employers in Thomas County increase access for childcare that could include the following:

  *Additional providers
  *Resources for in-home providers
  *Alternative care models
  *The creation of a shared pool of resources to support childcare providers
Please have on member of your organization complete the survey. Your response to this survey will be anonymous and guide future efforts. If you have any questions regarding the survey, please contact Travis Rickford at travisr@nwksprevention.com

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* 1. What is the size of your workforce? 

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* 2. What is the average age of your employees?

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* 3. What is the average hourly rate for your workforce?

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* 4. Does your company have shift work (check all that apply)?

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* 5. What percentage of your employees utilize child care?

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* 6. What percentage of your workforce is affected monthly by unscheduled attendance issues?

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* 7. What challenges or needs are being identified by your workforce regarding child care?

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* 8. How often do you and your management team discuss child care issues as it relates to your workforce?

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* 9. What are you and/or your company doing to address child care issues and how it affects your workforce? 

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* 10. Does your company have a family friendly workplace policy?

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* 11. Is your company willing to be a financial partner to assist with child care in Thomas County?

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* 12. I and/or my company are interested in joining a community initiative focused on increasing child care in Thomas County.

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