Report finds childcare costs obstruct workforce participation in North Dakota
What happened
Urban Institute consulted with the Jeremiah Program regarding its operations in North Dakota. A 2026 Urban Institute report, developed with Jeremiah Program and Share Our Strength, surveyed nearly 1,800 single mothers across 43 states. The report found that 82% of respondents struggled to afford childcare in the previous year.
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Why it matters
The lack of reliable, affordable childcare is identified as a major obstacle to economic stability for families in North Dakota. The report noted that 64% of surveyed mothers either quit a job, turned down work, or significantly changed their employment due to childcare challenges.
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Who's involved
- Jeremiah ProgramAmerican nonprofit organization operating within North Dakota
- Urban InstituteAmerican think tank that consulted with the Jeremiah Program on the report
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- North DakotaSpeculative
North Dakota's economic growth could be limited by low workforce participation due to childcare costs.
- Jeremiah ProgramSpeculative
Jeremiah Program's operations might face funding barriers due to the high cost of childcare.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Childcare crisis in North Dakota may raise operational costs for Cass CountyChildcare crisis in North Dakota may raise operational costs for Cass County providersPossible
- How could the childcare crisis in North Dakota affect David Hogue's legislative priorities?Childcare crisis in North Dakota may force legislative action on funding and accessPossible
- Childcare crisis may increase state funding channeled through Bank of North DakotaChildcare crisis in North Dakota may increase state funding channeled through Bank of North DakotaPossible
- Childcare shortages may increase barriers to student success at NDSUChildcare shortages may increase barriers to student success at NDSUPossible
- Childcare crisis in North Dakota may challenge governor ArmstrongGovernor Armstrong's administration may face pressure to address North Dakota's childcare crisisPossible
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The entities involved
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Jeremiah Program
American nonprofit organization
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North Dakota
state of the United States of America