There is plenty of research that backs up the importance of childcare. In order to work, parents need quality and affordable child care that is as much about learning as it is about keeping kids safe, but Alaska families are struggling to find and afford that type of care for their kids. What are elected leaders and businesses doing to address the need? We ask advocates on this Talk of Alaska.
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HOST:
GUESTS: Lori Townsend
- Stephanie Berglund, Executive Director, thread Alaska, member of the Governor’s Task Force on Child Care
- Kati Capozzi, President and CEO, Alaska Chamber, member of the Governor’s Task Force on Child Care
Related:
- Alaska House passes bill aimed at expanding access to child care
- Advocates finalizing plan to use Anchorage marijuana tax revenue on child care
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LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.
Lori Townsend is the chief editor, senior vice president of journalism and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452. Read more about Lori here.
