Working Families

A Daycare Owner’s Success Story with Upwards in Riverside, California

Starlynn Perez went from dream-filled new mom to flourishing entrepreneur with Upwards, transforming Pat-A-Cake …

U.S. Army Retention Goes Upwards with Reliable Childcare

Balancing military service with parenting can be a daunting challenge, especially for single parents. With young sons …

Success Story: American Vision Partners

American Vision Partners needed a new childcare solution for their 1000 employees after expectations fell short working …

Navigating the Childcare Crisis: How Employers Can Make a Difference [Infographic]

On September 30th, $24 billion in pandemic-era federal support for childcare providers expired—forcing as many as 1 in 3 …

The Future of Family Care is Upwards: A Message from the CEO

Today marks a very special moment in WeeCare’s story. We are introducing our new identity: Upwards!

In the year 2017, we …

Inc. Magazine Recognizes Upwards (formerly WeeCare) for Its Exceptional Workplace Culture

Upwards’ workplace culture is ranked among the highest in the nation by Inc. Magazine’s 2023 Annual List of …

What Is a Childcare Assistance Program?

Assistance: “the provision of money, resources, or information to help someone.” We all need a little assistance from …

What Are Childcare Benefits for Employees?

“Childcare benefits for employees” are when an employer covers part or all of an employee’s childcare costs …

How Does Sponsoring Employee Childcare Benefit Employers?

At-will employment. It’s a two-way street, giving employers leverage and workers an out. When it comes to employee …

Are Backup Childcare Providers Safe? Everything You Need To Know

Is backup care safe? In short, yes, as long as the caregivers providing backup childcare are state-licensed daycare …