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Affordable Child Care

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politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Apple Tree West Location to Stay Open Despite Closure of Other Childcare Centers

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem stated that it is not the government's role to directly subsidize child care for families, emphasizing that parents are responsible for their children. Noem's comments came amidst the closure of several child care centers in Sioux Falls, leading to a decrease in licensed child care spots. The cost of child care in Sioux Falls is considered unaffordable for many families, with a family needing to make over $163,000 to afford it at current tuition rates. South Dakota lacks state funding for early childhood education or child care. Noem believes that helping parents earn higher wages is key to affording child care and has allocated tens of millions of dollars in grants to child care providers.

via KELOLAND.com|

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social-issues2 years ago•9 min saved

Child Care Crisis Looms as Pandemic Relief Funding Expires

The $24 billion in pandemic relief funding for child care in the United States has expired, leaving over 220,000 providers without financial support. The child care shortage already costs families $78 billion per year and businesses $23 billion per year. While politicians on both sides of the aisle agree on the need for affordable child care, there is disagreement on the best approach. Democrats propose committing $16 billion per year for the next five years, while the Chamber of Commerce favors tax credits. Without continued funding, the child care crisis is expected to worsen, leading to a continuing shortage of affordable services.

via The New York Times|

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