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Access to Childcare in Underserved Communities: The Hidden Barrier to Economic Growth

Sep 16, 2024

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Many families in underserved communities struggle to access affordable childcare, often because their income makes them ineligible for government assistance yet insufficient to afford private options. This lack of support forces many parents—particularly mothers—out of the workforce, perpetuating cycles of poverty. Solutions like expanding income eligibility for subsidies, increasing the number of childcare providers in these communities, and offering workplace-based childcare could be key to removing this barrier and allowing more families to thrive economically.



Sep 16, 2024

1 min read