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The Childcare Crisis - Why Parents Are Going Broke Raising Their Kids
Feb 22, 2024
Exploring the childcare crisis in America, the podcast discusses the financial burden on families, shocking statistics on childcare costs, and the struggles faced by parents post-pandemic. It addresses the challenges of childcare workers, proposes solutions through entitlement program changes, and emphasizes the need for employer benefits and policy changes to tackle the crisis.
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- Childcare deserts are a major issue impacting 51% of Americans, leading to difficulties in accessing childcare services.
- High childcare costs burden families, with some spending a significant portion of their income, exceeding the recommended household expenditure limit.
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Impact of COVID-19 on Childcare Industry
The podcast highlights the significant impact of COVID-19 on the childcare industry, resulting in the closure of 16,000 childcare programs nationwide between 2020 and 2022. With a 9% decline in licensed providers, 51% of Americans live in childcare deserts, facing challenges in accessing childcare services. Families are making sacrifices like working multiple jobs, reducing work hours, and going into debt to afford quality childcare.
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