childcare-costs
Pa.’s Casey joins colleagues on bill improving housing for grandparents raising grandkids
Nationwide, more than 7.6 million children live in a home in which a relative other than their parent is the head of the household.
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What is child care insecurity? 2 social scientists explain | Analysis
And just as with food insecurity, increasing access is necessary. However, access alone will not address the problem.
More states are letting candidates use campaign dollars for childcare. What about Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania law is vague — and unhelpful — in this area.
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The soaring cost of U.S. child care, in 5 charts | Opinion
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren is proposing universal child care as a way to rein in the soaring costs of raising a family. A sociologist explains what’s driving the trend.