Assessing Childcare Affordability, Access, and Service Needs in Jefferson County

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Assessing Childcare Affordability, Access, and Service Needs in Jefferson County

 

Childcare is increasingly recognized as essential community infrastructure that supports children, families, employers, and local economies. This brief provides an objective overview of how: childcare affordability, access, and service needs can be assessed; the data sources and indicators commonly used to understand local conditions; and the ways assessment findings can inform decision-making.

    

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