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May 2026 iRelaunch Return to Work Conference & Virtual Job Fair

Announcing our 39th Return to Work Conference, coming May 5–7, 2025!

Center for American Progress Cost of Child Care Calculator

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The Hidden Cost of a Failing Child Care System

Developed by economist Michael Maddowitz, who has been a two-time guest on our 3, 2, 1 iRelaunch podcast, this calculator allows you to input your information to learn how much the failing child care system in the United States could cost you.

Listen to the podcast with Michael Madowitz talking about the cap calculator here.

Access the Cost Calculator here.