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# Working families face a childcare crisis. This panel will explain how it affects us all

 April 09, 2021

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Miami Herald Virtual Panel Discussion

Even before the pandemic era, working families often struggled to find safe, affordable and convenient childcare. COVID-19 has worsened the situation. Even as South Florida vaccinates and emerges from restrictions, childcare remains a significant obstacle to upward mobility.

Mario Cardona, CCAoA's Chief of Policy and Practice, participated in this virtual panel discussion on the problem and potential solutions.

[Watch the video](https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article250245175.html).

 

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