Youth and Family Outreach is hoping to secure some of Cumberland County’s federal pandemic relief aid to build a new child care center and affordable housing with the Portland Housing Authority.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Another labor crisis hits Maine: Parents can’t find child care
More than 170 day care operators in Maine have closed shop in the past year, and those that remain can’t find enough workers. Government aid is on the way, but the industry may need restructuring.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine should invest in early childhood programs
A bill before the Legislature would take a successful Somerset County program statewide.
Posted inMaine, News
Bill seeks to boost Maine’s child care system and workforce
House Speaker Ryan Fecteau’s measure would devote $5 million a year to boost training and pay for child care workers.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Windsor day care owner charged with assault on 19-month-old child
Savannah Brann, 24, was charged after a 19-month-old girl was found unresponsive after allegedly being wrapped in a blanket in a way that caused her to stop breathing.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Investing in child care is an opportunity we cannot afford to miss
Portland has made progress toward instituting universal pre-K, but more work is to be done to prepare our younger children to succeed in school and beyond.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Policies to support Maine children, families should be supported by equity and data
The 2021 Maine KIDS COUNT Data Book reveals positive trends as well as key areas of concern.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: What makes high-quality child care, and why is it so important right now?
A central Maine program that models best early education practices has proven outcomes for our youngest children, their families and the workforce.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
DHHS official: Editorial overlooks strides made toward addressing child care challenges
The state of Maine is improving the quality of child care services, increasing accessibility and supporting providers.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Lack of child care holding back children, parents – and Maine’s economy
Adequate child care helps children develop, and allows parents to work.