New report uncovers high costs of the child care crisis in Illinois
Illinois families are struggling to pay for child care while workers can’t afford to stay in the industry.
By Isabelle EarlNew report uncovers high costs of the child care crisis in Illinois
Illinois families are struggling to pay for child care while workers can’t afford to stay in the industry.
By Isabelle Earl
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The annual cost of child care in Illinois for families with multiple children can be more than $20,000, according to a new report from the Illinois Child Care for All Coalition. The grassroots organization held a press conference Monday, urging lawmakers to lower costs while ensuring fair pay for workers.
Reset learns more about the group’s findings and efforts.
GUESTS: Brynn Seibert, vice president at SEIU Healthcare Illinois and director of the Child Care Division
Tosha Kelly, SEIU Healthcare Illinois Executive Board Member