WHAT WE ARE READING, FEBRUARY 2023
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Below are the news articles and reports that caught our eye this month. Childcare continues to be an ongoing issue impacting mothers and families all over the world. The childcare crisis hurts families in a variety of ways. If parents do not have childcare, parents cannot work. This is why we must build a better childcare system.
What Messages Are Congress Members Sending With 1870 and Crayon Pins?
Members of Congress recognize the urgency to develop a system that supports affordable childcare. Recently, Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) encouraged many of her colleagues to wear pins resembling crayons to signal support for affordable child care, according to a press release from the congresswoman’s office. The goal is for “Crayons for Kids” to ignite conversation about the importance of discussing childcare.
Childcare Hasn’t Recovered from Covid Keeping Many Families at Home
Many families are still feeling the effects of the pandemic, specifically as it relates to childcare availability and costs. If parents cannot find adequate childcare, this impacts their ability to work. Why does childcare continue to keep many families at home?
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Child Care Crisis: What Costly Daycare and Fewer Workers Mean for Us Economy and Taxpayers
The cost of childcare exposes how broken the childcare system is. The article below outlines the challenges that many families face as it relates to childcare problems and how it impacts their jobs. What does this mean for our economy?
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