Kati Capozzi, president of the Alaska Chamber, said the child care crisis is hurting businesses’ bottom lines and their ability to recruit and retain workers.
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Alaska’s child care crisis is hitting foster families hard
There are long wait lists to get into many child care facilities — and foster parents can’t wait months for a spot.
Dunleavy veto cuts Head Start increase as centers struggle to pay teachers, serve children in need
Seven of 17 programs are on notice that federal funding is in jeopardy without changes.
Would-be child care providers in remote Alaska say it’s all but impossible to get a state license
Access to child care is an issue statewide, but remote areas face added hurdles.
New state child care task force faces bleak reality of Alaska’s system
It has one year to deliver a final report to the governor.
Alaska continues to rank among worst states for child well-being, report finds
For economic well-being and education, Alaska ranked in the bottom five this year.
Amid child care crisis, some Alaska businesses launch centers for employees’ kids
Companies report happier staff and better retention rates — especially as affordable child care becomes harder and harder to find.
Alaska child care providers say funds approved by Legislature are crucial to staying open
Late addition to budget would provide $7.5 million for care centers, but providers say more support is needed.
High prices and lengthy waitlists: How families are coping with Alaska’s child care crisis
Many day cares have closed, and low wages have led to an exodus of workers.
Gov. Dunleavy creates task force to address Alaska’s child care crisis
The task force will be made up of state officials, plus representatives of tribal, nonprofit, military and other child care programs.