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Experts discuss lack of dependable child care in Montana

May 30, 2019 /

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Business owners, child care experts and state leaders met in Helena on Wednesday to discuss the challenges working parents in Montana face in finding affordable childcare.

The Montana Department of Labor and Industry reports that the Treasure State ranks 40th in the nation for dependable child care. There are currently only enough child care resources to meet 40% of the state demand.

The Childcare Solutions to Support Your Workforce Summit looked at Montana’s early child care systems and the importance of employers understanding that employees are sometimes forced to quit their careers in order to take care of things at home, leaving them to survive off less income.


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