The Childcare Game-changer
Podcast |
The Double Shift
Media Type |
audio
Publication Date |
Oct 28, 2020
Episode Duration |
00:42:38

The childcare industry in America is facing a huge crisis right now, and we can’t just blame COVID for its near collapse. We explore the attitudes and policies that led to how things got so bad, talk to Angie Garcia, a childcare provider on the ground, and report on an exciting initiative in Portland, OR, that shows us how local communities can begin to meaningfully address this massive systemic problem. 

Resources:

Read more about the UPNOW Portland campaign

Special thanks to Lydia Kiesling and Sahar Muranovic.

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The childcare industry in America is facing a huge crisis right now, and we can’t just blame COVID for its near collapse. We explore the attitudes and policies that led to how things got so bad, talk to Angie Garcia, a childcare provider on the ground, and report on an exciting initiative in Portland, OR, that shows us how local communities can begin to meaningfully address this massive systemic problem. Resources: Read more about the UPNOW Portland campaign Thanks: Usual Wines: For $8 off your first order, go to usualwines.com and use the code doubleshift. Listen to Birthful wherever you get your podcasts. Special thanks to Lydia Kiesling and Sahar Muranovic. Want to support the work of this indie, mom-run operation? Become a member of The Double Shift. It starts at $5/mo. You get bonus content on this episode, plus other fun perks.

The childcare industry in America is facing a huge crisis right now, and we can’t just blame COVID for its near collapse. We explore the attitudes and policies that led to how things got so bad, talk to Angie Garcia, a childcare provider on the ground, and report on an exciting initiative in Portland, OR, that shows us how local communities can begin to meaningfully address this massive systemic problem. 

Resources:

Read more about the UPNOW Portland campaign

Special thanks to Lydia Kiesling and Sahar Muranovic.

If you love the Double Shift Podcast, sign up for our newsletter, thedoubleshift.com/newsletter

Consider joining The Double Shift member community, which is a social change laboratory for moms. Learn more here at thedoubleshift.com/join.

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