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Parents need access to child care to maintain employment

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For many parents in Workforce Solutions Alamo’s 13-county region, child care is not a luxury, it is a requirement for employment. Their ability to work can rely on the availability of affordable, high-quality care for their children. When parents find it difficult to find affordable child care, it can then cause challenges that affect their ability to maintain consistent employment, pursue education or engage in job training. 

The ripple effect of inadequate child care extends beyond families as employers face higher turnover rates, productivity losses or are unable to fill roles. Today, there are more than 29,000 jobs available in the Alamo Region. 

Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) works directly with 620 child care centers in this area to provide scholarships to families, however, the current demand exceeds capacity.  Although there are 14,781 children receiving early education through these centers, we still have another 4,058 children who remain on the waitlist, leaving many families struggling to find the support they need to care for their children while they work, attend school or pursue job training. 



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