Advocates say it’s not a cliff awaiting Pennsylvania’s child care providers when a federal financial relief program expires Saturday, rather, what lies ahead is the continued erosion of an industry
Advocates say it’s not a cliff awaiting Pennsylvania’s child care providers when a federal financial relief program expires Saturday, rather, what lies ahead is the continued erosion of an industry
ALLEGHENY COUNTY — Roughly 25,000 fewer children in Pennsylvania are benefiting from a program that helps low-income families find affordable child care compared with before the coronavirus pandemic, fueling concerns
Experts and advocates fear the decline in Child Care Works enrollment is a sign the pandemic has forced low-income families to prioritize home care over earning a paycheck.