Demographics of Family, Friend, and Neighbor Child Care in the United States

Abstract

This research brief summarizes the literature review entitled Demographics of Family, Friend and Neighbor Child Care in the United States. It addresses demographic questions such as: What proportion of employed parents use FFN care? Do patterns of FFN use vary by the child’s age? Do patterns of FFN use vary by family characteristics, such as income level, ethnicity, and parent work schedule? What are the characteristics of FFN caregivers?