We could make every day Mother’s Day by addressing the high cost of child care
On Mother’s Day we recognized and honored the women in our lives who have always supported us. With another celebration behind us, it’s time to get something done that would address the many challenges that severely hinder the ability of
Investing in child care could save Maryland families thousands of dollars each year
As parents throughout the state already know, enrolling an infant in daycare in Maryland can now costs more than the tuition for a state college, putting this much-needed service out of reach for many working families. This might limit how
High Childcare Costs Huge Obstacle For Maryland Working Families
The annual price of childcare in Maryland now exceeds the average cost of in-state tuition at public universities in the state, putting this necessity out of reach for many families. This causes a real dilemma for people struggling to make
Child care subsidies support working families
Child care subsidies have been an important part of helping families get and maintain employment, as we’ve previously reported. With stagnant wages and increasing child care costs, the subsidy helps lower income families have access to quality child care. A
Update the Child Care Subsidy to Help Families and Protect Jobs
Working parents need high-quality, affordable child care that allows them to stay on the job, and Maryland’s child care subsidy has not kept pace with growing costs. The cost of one year of child care in Maryland can exceed the
The importance of childcare for working women
Working women and childcare Funding for childcare is dwindling. The primary federal funding source, the Childcare and Development Fund, is awaiting reauthorization for the first time in 18 years. Childcare costs in Maryland have risen so drastically that it now