Dunleavy said access to affordable child care is crucial to the state’s economy and wellbeing. Across the state, the child care market has long been tight and expensive.
There’s also a spot for an Alaska parent who has experience finding child care. State Health Commissioner Heidi Hedberg said the goal is to improve the availability, affordability and quality of child care in Alaska.
Alaska Health commissioner Heidi Hedberg speaks at a press conference about the state’s new task force on child care. In the meantime, state lawmakers are also working to address the availability of child care options. Rep. Zack Fields, D-Anchorage, said one proposal would appropriate $15 million to support existing child care providers.
“The sector is very fragile and needs additional support,” she said. “So we’re confident that child care needs more investment now, whether it’s this year or aligned with the policy recommendations that we’re hopeful for out of this task force. We know the dollars can’t come soon enough, and we encourage investment now.”
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