Connecticut
Working families in Connecticut need accessible, affordable, quality child care and early learning opportunities for their children.
Currently, federal and state early learning programs reach thousands of young children and their families in Connecticut. But too many working families in Connecticut are missing out. As a direct result of child care issues, the Connecticut economy loses millions of dollars each year in the form of lost earnings, productivity, and revenue.
There are 219k children ages 5 and under in Connecticut
71% of these children have all available parents in the workforce
The typical annual cost of child care in Connecticut is around $14,000
The Child Care and Development Block Grant only reaches 13% of eligible families. This federal program helps low-income parents afford child care
Connecticut’s economy loses $1.5B annually due to child care challenges
Connecticut: In The Headlines
Opinion: “New Normal” Of Quality, Affordable Childcare Requires More Gov’t Funding
New Haven Independent | March 15, 2024
Rep. Rosa DeLauro: “The child care industry was in crisis before we had a global pandemic. Afterwards, it was a state of catastrophe for parents, families, and providers across the country.”
Connecticut families face growing barriers to Early Childhood Education
Connecticut Inside Investigator | January 11, 2024
Connecticut families are having a harder time accessing early childhood education opportunities.
Child care, preschool slots for CT children are dropping; report says
Hartford Courant | January 10, 2024
Connecticut’s early child care and preschool industry has continued to shrink, leaving fewer slots open for young children.
Connecticut Resources & News
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