More than half of all American families live in child care deserts, according to estimates.
U.S. Sens. Katie Britt and Tim Kaine unveiled two bills Wednesday that aim to help families, workers and businesses amid the growing child care crisis.hope to make child care more affordable and accessible for families, provide financial bonuses for child care workers and incentivize businesses to offer child care . The bills would expand parents’ tax credits and increase resources for local businesses.
“When the cost of child care is that high, parents face the question of whether or not it’s financially rational to return to work, and for many it’s not even a question. It’s unaffordable, and it leaves them with no realistic option,” Britt said., with some opting to leave the industry for better wages, and child care providers are struggling to simply stay afloat.
The proposal also would strengthen the Dependent Care Assistance Program by allowing families to deduct 50% more in expenses, up to $7,500.
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