The United States is facing a childcare crisis that is impacting the economy, families, and contributing to concerns about inflation. Parents and childcare providers are highlighting economic instability and emotional tolls. Efforts are being made by House Democrats to lower childcare costs and support frontline workers.
"It’s hard to know how much better the economy — or the polls — would be if the care-economy agenda had passed," @ByHeatherLong writes. "But voters want relief on costs that overwhelm their budgets." https://t.co/axlYifgX13
ICYMI: One of the best Father’s Day gifts one could get? Affordable child care. We need to invest in policies that working families, and our nation’s economy, will directly benefit from. Read my latest op-ed with @WhipKClark here: https://t.co/8JrzM4uged https://t.co/I5Kr8KNfmU
Child care costs are soaring due to an industry crisis — and it could get worse. https://t.co/7yiFOPC7xe
Child care costs are too high, and working families are paying the price. That's why @HouseDemocrats have been working to lower child care costs, support frontline child care workers, and restore the full Child Tax Credit so families can keep their hard-earned money.
EdSurge: Ahead of the 2024 election, parents of young children and child care providers want policymakers to know that they are facing economic instability, and it’s taking a toll on their emotional well-being. https://t.co/K2rGUSNnH5
NEW: The US still has a childcare crisis. It's hurting the economy It's hurting families And it's contributing to lingering anger about inflation America needs to fix this. It's not that hard. Many other nations have figured it out (and seen a big econ boost) https://t.co/6ZmKJC0Gi7