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Group tackles childcare crisis in Douglas County
“We don’t have enough childcare slots available for our families,” said co-lead Julie Hurley. “It’s been a concern of employers, and with COVID hitting, those employers are feeling it more.”
Posted: Jan 22, 2021 4:14 PM
Posted By: Evita Garza
ROSEBURG, Ore. A newly formed Douglas County group is trying to make things easier for childcare workers, especially during the pandemic.
The Douglas County Childcare Coalition was formed last spring. It consists of people from more than 30 organizations.
Leaders said the goal is to address the ongoing childcare crisis in the county.
“We don’t have enough childcare slots available for our families,” said co-lead Julie Hurley. “It’s been a concern of employers, and with COVID hitting, those employers are feeling it more.”