Virginia
Working families in Virginia 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 Virginia. But too many working families in Virginia are missing out. As a direct result of child care issues, the Virginia economy loses millions of dollars each year in the form of lost earnings, productivity, and revenue.
There are 602k children ages 5 and under in Virginia
66% of these children have all available parents in the workforce
The typical annual cost of child care in Virginia is around $13,000
The Child Care and Development Block Grant only reaches 6% of eligible families. This federal program helps low-income parents afford child care
Virginia’s economy loses $3.1B annually due to child care challenges
Virginia: In The Headlines
A lack of child care can be a barrier for community college students.
Cardinal News | March 28, 2024
Virginia’s community colleges are hubs for addressing the state’s workforce demands… But affordable access to child care can be a major barrier for community college students.
Senator Kaine pushes for child care funding
10 News | February 7, 2024
All around the country, the childcare crisis is still being felt. Senator Tim Kaine (D) is pushing to renew expired funding for childcare.
Child care providers worry for future without federal funding
12 on Your Side | February 10, 2024
Child care providers play a vital role in the growth and development of our children, and the lack of federal funding could lead to the closure of childcare centers.
Virginia Resources & News
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