As staffing issues persist, child care leaders and providers call for federal lifeline
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Publication Date |
Jan 25, 2022
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00:49:00

Connecticut leaders are pushing for more federal funding toward child care. Biden's Build Back Better Act, if passed, could mean millions for the industry.

We'll hear from local child care providers and Office of Early Childhood Commissioner Beth Bye, to discuss what's driving staffing issues and the prevalence of child care "deserts" in our state. Plus, AllOurKin President Erica Phillips touches on the importance of the family child care model.

GUESTS:

  • Veronica Phelps - Owner/Operator, MySchool in East Hampton
  • Beth Bye - Commissioner, Connecticut Office of Early Childhood
  • Erica Phillips - President, AllOurKin

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Connecticut leaders are pushing for more federal funding toward child care. Biden's Build Back Better Act, if passed, could mean millions for the industry.

Connecticut leaders are pushing for more federal funding toward child care. Biden's Build Back Better Act, if passed, could mean millions for the industry.

We'll hear from local child care providers and Office of Early Childhood Commissioner Beth Bye, to discuss what's driving staffing issues and the prevalence of child care "deserts" in our state. Plus, AllOurKin President Erica Phillips touches on the importance of the family child care model.

GUESTS:

  • Veronica Phelps - Owner/Operator, MySchool in East Hampton
  • Beth Bye - Commissioner, Connecticut Office of Early Childhood
  • Erica Phillips - President, AllOurKin

Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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