Tackling a child care void

Child care facilities have always been hard to come by in Sawyer County. A community survey found a severe shortage of affordable, quality child care in the county—especially for infants and toddlers. New parents face waiting lists that are several years long for a spot at existing facilities.

By |2024-06-19T19:19:51+00:00January 11, 2023|Success Stories|Comments Off on Tackling a child care void

Child care in rural Wisconsin: Challenges, a crossroads and hopeful opportunities

We know child care access and affordability are critical for Wisconsin’s workforce productivity and growth, particularly in rural Wisconsin.

By |2024-06-21T14:35:29+00:00September 14, 2022|Comments Off on Child care in rural Wisconsin: Challenges, a crossroads and hopeful opportunities

Accessible Child Care Affects Everyone- Not Just Parent and Caregivers

One out of three Adams County residents are 65 years old and older (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020). “Adams County is known as a desirable place to retire with the beautiful lakes and vast activities like campgrounds, golf courses, and places to dine. Without reliable child care, parents and caregivers may be faced with having to leave the workforce to care for their children, young children left home alone, or sending children to unregulated child care providers,” said Tina Smith, Foster Care Social Worker.

By |2024-06-21T14:37:18+00:00August 31, 2022|Comments Off on Accessible Child Care Affects Everyone- Not Just Parent and Caregivers
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