Mothers’ Task Force on Child Care 416-962-8881 ext 232 wuw.mothersforchildeare.ca What's the Mothers’ Task Force on Child Care? The Mothers’ Task Force on Child Care is a project to investigate the accessibility, quality and affordability of child care services in Toronto. Why a Mothers’ Task Force on Child Care? Mothers, as a group, still have primary responsibility for child care, yet their voices and concerns aren’t heard in debates on child care in Toronto. The Mothers’ Task Force on Child Care will provide an opportunity for mothers’ to have their say on child care and to investigate what other mothers and fathers have to say, including on public and non-profit child care services. What will the Mothers’ Task Force do? The Task Force will hold hearings and discussions across the city led by mothers to gather information from parents about challenges with accessing affordable, quality child care. The Mothers’ Task Force will work with child care centres, community centres and other care providers to reach mothers and fathers who would like to participate. An online survey will provide another opportunity for input. The information will be compiled into a public report for media, decision-makers and the general public. Where and when is it happening? The Mothers’ Task Force on Child Care launches Mother's Day ~ Sunday, May 8, 2011 ~and will operate from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day 2011. Hearing dates and locations will be posted at www.mothersforchildcare.ca as they are confirmed. How can you help? Mothers: * Come to our Mother’s Day launch on Sunday, May 8 * Volunteer to investigate child care at a hearing, community meeting or your child care centre Fill out the online survey and forward the link to your friends and parents in your community * Come to our Father's Day report release Event Friday, June 17 Fathers: © Have your say through completing our o1 © Share our survey link with friends and parents in your community © Volunteer to assist with data entry * Come to our Father's Day Report Release Event Friday, June 17 Child Care Centres and Community Organizations: * Become a partner with Mothers’ Task Force on Child Care © Recruit volunteer mums and dads © Forward our survey link to your parent groups ‘© Host a meeting for parents at your centre to complete the survey * Offer your space for a hearing or community meeting e survey FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO SIGN UP AS A VOLUNTEER OR PARTNER: Email: mothersforchildcare@gmail.com Phone: Alexandra Mandelis, 416-962-8881 x 232