Citation

Liebman AK, Mainster B, Lee BC. J. Agromed. 2014; 19(2): 123-129.

Affiliation

Amy K. Liebman is affiliated with the Migrant Clinicians Network , Salisbury , Maryland , USA .

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/1059924X.2014.893217

PMID

24911688

Abstract

Agricultural employers and work supervisors strive to keep children out of worksites, but oftentimes migrating farm worker parents lack accessible or affordable options for childcare in a trusted environment. Thus, children may not have a safe, appropriate place to be while their parents are conducting agricultural work. Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) of Florida is a community development organization that creates and fosters opportunities for the children of migrant and other low-income rural families. To better understand the RCMA system, an in-depth assessment of its program was undertaken to identify both its standard and unique features.

RESULTS revealed many attributes contributing to RCMA's success. Based upon RCMA's 48-year track record, employers, agribusinesses, and communities are encouraged to adopt strategies to meet local and regional childcare needs where parents are working in agriculture.

Language: en