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# Americans need help with child care. One solution is catching on in Maine.

 January 02, 2024

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Experts say the supply-and-demand mismatch limits opportunities for families and communities alike: Without reliable and affordable child care, parents can’t join the workforce, stunting household financial stability and regional economies. 

CCAoA's Anne Hedgepeth shares how we can help child care businesses stay open. 

Read the piece [here](https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2023/1129/Americans-need-help-with-child-care.-One-solution-is-catching-on-in-Maine). 

 

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