The Texas Tribune, in partnership with the LBJ School of Public Affairs Urban Lab, will host the panel discussion.
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The escalating cost of child care services poses a significant challenge for many working parents statewide. Certain communities, particularly those facing economic distress, grapple with the emergence of child care deserts — limited options and availability — attributed to rising prices. On average, Texas families with infants spend nearly $9,500 annually on child care, constituting almost 14% of the median Texas household income. Meanwhile, low salaries make it difficult to attract people to the field. The average child care worker in Texas earns less than $25,000 annually.
At 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, the LBJ School of Public Affairs Urban Lab and The Texas Tribune will host a conversation at the Tribune’s Studio 919 and online for focused on the work necessary to address the challenges associated with child care across the state.
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