Even in the best of times, working parents must strive every day to balance family and professional responsibilities. But the COVID-19 pandemic has made that already difficult situation much, much harder — and women workers have borne the brunt of it. As the pandemic closes out its second year, many working parents feel “a pretty […]
“Higher subsidy rates allow providers to remain in operation, pay competitive wages and expand families’ access to care.”
“An increase in the subsidy rate formula will allow more centers to continue operating and to increase pay for the child care workforce.”
“HB 574 is a piece of legislation that would allow us to begin treating child care as essential infrastructure.”
“The case for investment in early childhood development is settled, really. Now, it becomes a matter of convincing state leaders to make the investment and to make it wisely.”
Local nonprofit Children First/CIS created a video highlighting changes to the child care subsidy program, and how it has affected one working mother, Kim Akbar, who spoke at the YWCA as part of Just Economics VOICES for Economic Justice.
