Core Insights - Changzhou aims to build a fertility-friendly society by 2025, enhancing policies, services, and support systems to promote high-quality population development [1] Group 1: Policy Initiatives - Changzhou has introduced the "Twelve Measures for Fertility Support," which includes five unique initiatives such as the "Good Pregnancy Action" for reproductive health and financial support for childcare facilities [3] - Families with three children are exempt from after-school service fees during compulsory education, and local households with children under 14 can enjoy free annual visits to four designated A-level scenic spots [3] Group 2: Childcare Services - The city has invested 9.46 million yuan in expanding inclusive childcare services, adding 3,520 new childcare spots, with 62% of kindergartens offering childcare services [4] - There are currently 391 childcare institutions in Changzhou, providing 26,800 spots, with a ratio of 4.8 spots per 1,000 people, and 87% of institutions charge less than 2,000 yuan per month [4] Group 3: Health and Safety - Changzhou has implemented the "Good Pregnancy Action 2.0," providing free monitoring for 8,607 women facing fertility challenges and offering remote fetal heart monitoring for 449 high-risk pregnant women [5] - The prenatal screening rate for pregnant women and newborn disease screening rates are maintained at over 99%, ensuring safe childbirth [5] Group 4: Early Childhood Development - By 2025, Changzhou plans to establish 10 city-level child-friendly hospitals and 2 provincial-level early childhood development demonstration bases [6] - The city has conducted 600 community events on scientific parenting and provided screening for 130,700 children aged 0-6, ensuring support for children with disabilities [6]
常州“幼有所育”交出暖心答卷:政策体系更完善,托育服务更普惠,妇幼健康更坚实
Yang Zi Wan Bao Wang·2026-01-07 06:49