Building Bridges

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Build Up for San Mateo County’s Children is thrilled to share a new report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation using original research on the messages that compel business leaders to action. This report provides a practical toolkit for engaging new partners to support ECE as well as case studies to illustrate the potential for innovative business-ECE partnerships.

In this report, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation highlights Build Up’s unique approach to the challenges and solutions for building child care infrastructure. By serving as a national case study, Build Up hopes to inspire businesses around the country to join together in a coalition with public and private partners in their community to tackle this infrastructure challenge.

"With a lack of facilities being one of the most difficult obstacles, cities and counties need to prioritize developments that include child care. Child care availability doesn't just impact families, it's a critical piece of community infrastructure with massive economic implications."
Amy Buckmaster
President & CEO , Redwood City-San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce