Capital Region child care drought may hurt economy, public health | Times Union Coverage

ALBANY – When it comes to juggling work with caring for a newborn or young child, some new parents say they must delay returning to work. Others ask their own parents for help. For low-income families, the Capital Region's growing child care shortage forces parents to miss workdays, use uncertified day care providers, or bring babies into work.

In addition to putting pressure on families, the dearth of high-quality affordable child care options in the area can have a meaningful impact on the health and economic vitality of communities, according to new analysis from Brightside Up, a child care resource provider formerly known as the Capital District Child Care Council.

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Source: https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/The-health-impact-of-Cap-Region-childcare-shortage-14942105.php Rachel Silberstein | Dec. 31, 2019 | Updated: Jan. 8, 2020 10:27 a.m.

View the full analysis in our new report

RESTORING THE GRID: An intersectional approach to the child care shortage (pdf)