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Published
March 14, 2022

Child care providers say industry needs consistent financial support to survive

More than 170 Maine child care centers have shuttered since the beginning of the pandemic, and Gov. Janet Mills has proposed $12 million to fund legislation to increase the wages of workers. But much more may be needed.
Published
January 19, 2022

Maine Voices: We are parenting during COVID. We are tired. And we’re the lucky ones

My wife and I have good jobs and day care, and we’re still stressed out right now. How are other families even managing?
Published
December 1, 2021

Maine Voices: Child tax credit providing financial relief to working families like mine

Child care cost my family over $18,000 last year. Extending the child tax credit can help more women like me stay on the job.
Published
November 14, 2021

Our View: Getting Maine back to work

A think tank’s report identifies child care subsidies and other aid to families as a necessary step toward full economic recovery.
Published
October 20, 2021

Maine Voices: More funding not a long-term fix for our state’s child care crisis

Instead of hoping for Washington to bail us out, Maine legislators should take a scalpel to onerous regulations.

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Published
October 5, 2021

Rep. Pingree: Build Back Better offers historic chance to deliver for Maine people

This legislation will roll back irresponsible tax cuts and fund clean energy, child care affordability and a stronger safety net for older Mainers and those with disabilities.
Published
September 29, 2021

Our View: Gov. Mills’ program a first step in reforming broken child care system

The grants now available should stabilize the industry, providing time to find long-term solutions.
Published
September 27, 2021

Maine providing $73 million in grants to stabilize state’s ‘crucial’ child care industry

Working families in Maine are struggling to find child care as facilities close or limit enrollment because of staffing shortages worsened by the pandemic.
Published
July 8, 2021

Our View: Gov. Mills should sign child care bill

A successful program in Somerset County should be given a chance to work in other communities.
Published
June 25, 2021

Portland nonprofit hopes for federal funds to expand child care, create housing

Youth and Family Outreach is hoping to secure some of Cumberland County's federal pandemic relief aid to build a new child care center and affordable housing with the Portland Housing Authority.