Thrive by 5 Louisville
Women's Economic Empowerment Model (WEEM)
A scalable community-anchored model that strengthens women-led childcare businesses and removes caregiving barriers so women can stay, advance, and lead in the workforce
Women's workforce advancement stalls when caregiving responsibilities collide with unstable childcare, limiting career growth and constraining local economies. WEEM addresses this by strengthening women-led childcare businesses while expanding access for working mothers. This model combines leadership development for childcare owners, financial assistance for families, and simplified navigation of care options. By stabilizing childcare as essential workforce infrastructure, WEEM enables women to advance at work while supporting employers and strengthening families, communities, and the broader economy.
Primary Barrier
Caregiving Responsibilities
Location
Kentucky
Solution Region
East South Central
Community Type
Urban

