12/12/2008

Economic Stimulus and Child Care

Child care centers are starting to feel the effects of the economic downturn. The Early Care and Education Consortium is tracking how the state of the economy is impacting parents and programs.

In addition, a number of organizations, led by the National Women's Law Center are starting to lobby for including child care as a critical part of the economic stimulus package that President-elect Obama is putting together. We urge ExchangeEveryDay readers in the U.S. to share your views with the new administration.

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