Finding affordable child care in Alaska is tough. Rising costs, long waitlists and staffing challenges mean families don’t have a lot of options. State and local leaders are tackling the problem from a variety of angles, but is it enough? We’ll discuss the struggles facing families and the people who watch their children on the next Talk of Alaska.
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The need for reliable child care in Alaska | Talk of Alaska
Finding affordable child care in Alaska is tough. Rising costs, long waitlists and staffing challenges mean families don’t have a lot of options. State and local leaders are tackling the problem from a variety of angles, but is it enough?
HOST: Wesley Early
GUESTS:
- Stephanie Berglund, CEO of thread
- Leah Van Kirk, policy advisor, Alaska Department of Health
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