New report: 37 states scaled back child care aid last year

Thirty-seven states last year scaled back their child care services, according to a new report by our friends at the National Women’s Law Center. “Families are not only worse off in 2011 than they were in 2010, but are also worse off than a decade ago,” writes the Center.

Voices has responded with a new infographic showing the rising waiting lists for child care assistance in several states. Millions are struggling to find and hold a job in the wake of the recession. One thing that has always helped is child care; having high-quality, affordable care for children gives parents the flexibility to advance their careers. Check out our infographic and read our official statement.