They say it takes a village to raise a child—but for many working parents today, that village has disappeared. Support networks that once helped families manage day‑to‑day care are smaller, less reliable, or gone altogether, leaving parents isolated and stretched thin. When caregivers have no one to turn to, the impact shows up at work—in focus, productivity, and the ability to stay engaged.

According to the latest Modern Family Index: Vanishing Villages, 81% of working parents say the “village” they rely on for child care during the workday has shrunk compared to prior generations.

Watch the video to explore what vanishing villages mean for today’s workforce—and why, when caregivers lose their support systems, employers have a powerful opportunity to help rebuild the village families need to thrive at work and at home.