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‘I can’t keep up’: Many single moms were struggling to get by. Then gas prices shot up.
10+ hour, 19+ min ago (1315+ words) Single mothers, many of whom are commuting to work and shuttling their kids around, are among the hardest hit by rising gas prices due to the Iran war. Economy and Child Care Reporter The rise in gas prices happened so…...
A growing number of child care providers can’t afford food for themselves
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (641+ words) We're an independent, nonprofit newsroom reporting on gender, politics, policy and power. Read our story. Hunger is on the rise for the early care and education workforce, raising concerns about care quality. Emily Tate Sullivan, The 74 Hunger is on the…...
In New Mexico, grandparents caring for grandkids can also get free child care now
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (1354+ words) We're an independent, nonprofit newsroom reporting on gender, politics, policy and power. Read our story. New Mexico has the highest rate of grandparents caring for grandchildren in the nation. Economy and Child Care Reporter This story was published with'The 74, a…...