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Families

Your voice matters: Parents, families and caregivers of young children take the brunt of the “perfect storm” that is the child care crisis – availability issues, unaffordable options and the impact on work and career. And, you also know how vital child care is for the optimal, healthy development of your children. 

 

Elected officials need to hear from you. 

FAMILY VOICES: PARENT EXPERIENCES WITH CHILD CARE CHALLENGES

Wisconsin families struggle to afford and find child care for their children. Watch this video for the real-life, day-to-day experiences of parents as they navigate the state’s child care challenges.

HOW TO BE AN EFFECTIVE ADVOCATE

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“Child care, to us, is that village mentality. It’s having a support system when I have to focus on my other responsibilities as an adult, as a person – having other individuals that support my kids and their endeavors, their goals, their dreams and gives them love, care and affection.”

 

– Leanna, Racine