The High Cost of Child Care

Episode 9 February 04, 2021 00:18:55
The High Cost of Child Care
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The High Cost of Child Care

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Show Notes

Utah is ranked among the last in the nation for access to affordable child care. Parents seeking care for children under the age of six can pay upwards of $1,400 a month per child. These high costs aren’t just affecting families, but the economy as well, as mothers struggle to succeed in the workforce.

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