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South San Francisco — The cost of child care in San Mateo County keeps climbing and climbing. And finding a spot? Harder and harder.
For many families, it’s reached a crisis point that leaves working parents in an impossible bind: can’t afford to stay home and raise their children, can’t afford reliable, quality child care to return to work.
Given the scope of the crisis, San Mateo County Supervisors Jackie Speier and Lisa Gauthier will host the first of three town halls on Thursday, Aug. 14, to hear directly from parents, guardians and child care providers.
“I am deeply concerned about the child care unaffordability in San Mateo County. We have a workforce crisis that starts in the crib.” Speier said. “The cost for one infant can easily be over $30,000 a year. Many parents are forced to cut spending, dip into their savings, accrue debt, leave the workforce or move.”
Families and providers are encouraged to share their stories and experiences to help shape potential solutions that make child care more affordable and accessible for all.
The Aug. 14 town hall will take place at 6 p.m. at the South San Francisco Library/Parks & Recreation Center, 901 Civic Campus Way. A kids’ corner for potty-trained children age 2.5 or older will be available, subject to capacity.
RSVPs are required for those planning to bring a child. Please include the child's age.
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