Published 1 year ago

How Portage County leaders are teaming up to battle the child care crisis

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Portage County business leaders, economic experts, government officials and those in the child care industry have partnered to seek a solution. A recent survey of approximately 900 Portage County employees found over 100 employees anticipated starting a family or having additional children in the next two years. Nearly 30% said they thought about leaving their jobs due to child care concerns within the past year and almost 40% said a lack of child care resources had affected their work performance.

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How Portage County leaders are teaming up to battle the child care crisis

When survey respondents said they were considering leaving the workforce because of child care issues, Portage County business leaders knew it was time for change.

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