All across Alaska, families are struggling to find available and affordable care for their children. This is forcing families to make tough choices, and it has far-reaching affects on childhood development and the state's economy.
On this Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by Sen. Löki Tobin, D-Anchorage, and Stephanie Berglund, CEO of Thread Alaska, to discuss the scope and possible solutions to the child care crisis.
Related Links:
- Thread Alaska Wwebsite
- The child care crisis is hitting Alaska hard
- How Alaska’s child care crisis is impacting Anchorage families
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