Increasing the Supply of Child Care: Policy Recommendations
Even amidst growing inflation across the country, child care—arguably one of the most significant financial burdens for families—remains unchanged. Over the past year, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding has provided temporary relief and support for many child care providers. However, when the ARPA funding expires in December 2023, many early childhood educators worry […]
COVID-19 Impact Series: How Child Care Closures Impact Parents in Onslow County
This blog is part of a series on the impact that COVID-19 has had on the child care industry and children and families in Onslow County. As a growing number of child care centers have closed in the past year, families and caregivers in Onslow County have faced increased difficulties in finding accessible, safe, and […]
COVID-19 Impact Series: How the Pandemic Has Affected Child Care Workers in Onslow County and Beyond
This blog is the first in a series on the impact that COVID-19 has had on the child care industry and children and families in Onslow County. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the child care industry as a whole, dramatically affecting the lives of child care workers in Onslow County and […]