Child Care Group Seeks Nominations for Businesses with Child-Friendly Employment Practices

July 18, 2011

The Tulare County Child Care Planning Council wants to recognize Tulare County businesses that have child-friendly employment practices.  The Council is currently seeking nominations for the Business and Children Award. The award recognizes a Tulare County business with progressive programs such as "flextime" or job-sharing options, company-provided child care benefits, or an on-site child care center.
 
The award program also highlights benefits of a child-friendly workplace – benefits that include increased employee motivation and loyalty, and enhanced company reputation.  Previous award recipients include: UPS Corporate Credit Visalia, TPG Consulting, Inc., Visalia Ceramic Tile, Inc., and Adair & Evans, An Accountancy Corporation.
 
“It is important that the community recognize businesses for their efforts to meet the needs of employees with children,” said Tulare County Superintendent of Schools Jim Vidak. 

"During difficult financial times, affordable child care is a major concern for working families," said Board of Supervisors Chairman Mike Ennis.

Nomination forms are available online at www.tularecountykids.org. For more information contact Tina Shirley, Planning Council Coordinator at (559) 651-1723. Nominations must be received by September 16, 2011.  The winner will be announced at the fourth annual Tulare County Child Care Planning Council Legislative Breakfast on October 6, 2011.