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Government aid has helped many child care facilities remain open during the pandemic.

Federal aid propping up child care isn't a long-term fix

Jan 14, 2022 ◇ Sophie Quinton/Stateline

Federal COVID-19 relief dollars for child care providers will continue to flow this year, but advocates warn that the money won’t solve the industry’s fundamental, long-term challenge: how to provide quality services and pay workers a competitive wage while keeping prices affordable. Read more»