Perhaps one of the more underreported challenges facing many working families in our community is both the affordability and accessibility of childcare. Given how expensive it is to live in our community – with housing costs, food and transportation all going up, it truly adds insult to injury for many people to feel the incredible burden of finding quality childcare that doesn’t break the bank.
On this edition of the show, we talk with Holly Mar Conte, Childcare Sector Strategist for Onward Eugene and Amie Csiszer, with Oregon Veterinary Referral Associates about the crisis in affordable childcare in our region and possible solutions.
The Eugene Chamber has made expansion of affordable childcare a key pillar of its strategic plan and you’ll hear about the public/private partnership that could bring so much needed relief.
