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From Door County to Appleton: Dual Convenings Address Wisconsin’s Childcare Crisis

By Carolyn Desrosiers, Director of Community Engagement  Tuesday, October 29 was an uncharacteristically balmy day in Wisconsin, but a good one for driving. I started my day off attending a childcare summit in Door County and ended it with a community childcare forum back in Appleton. The stories, data, and conversations I heard throughout the […]

Childcare Crisis

Posted on Jul 6, 2023, by

Today we are sharing our latest Voices from the Valley podcast episode about a complex topic: The childcare crisis facing many people in the Fox Valley. Finding quality childcare in Wisconsin is a challenge, with long waitlists. It’s also expensive. Many parents say they are paying more than their monthly mortgage or rent to have […]

Childcare Crisis

Posted on Jul 6, 2023, by

Finding quality childcare in Wisconsin is a challenge, with long waitlists. It’s also expensive. Many parents say they are paying more than their monthly mortgage or rent to have their children cared for while they work. And for single parents, it’s a difficult road to navigate. If you don’t have young children in your life, […]