Mesa mom to lawmakers: Support Child Care Modernization Act
Says Arizona also must end subsidy waitlist, invest to make childcare affordable
OPINION — As a Mesa mom, I recently attended a community listening session hosted by Stand for Children Arizona where parents shared the challenges of finding and affording childcare. I appreciated that U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton and state Rep. Lorena Austin took the time to listen because these are conversations every elected official needs to hear.
Like many parents, I want to work, but childcare costs make that nearly impossible. A second paycheck would make a tremendous difference for my family. It would help us cover everyday expenses, provide more opportunities for my daughter and build a more secure future. Instead, too many parents are forced to choose between working and paying for childcare they simply cannot afford.
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