DHS Secretary Arkoosh Highlights Childcare Investments During Erie Visit

DHS Secretary Arkoosh highlights childcare investments during Erie visit

The Shapiro Administration is planning to invest millions of dollars to support the state's child care workforce. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh was in Erie Thursday, visiting Early Connections Harbor Homes. ECGRA invests in early childhood education, 59 centers awarded ARPA grants She highlighted the state's proposed investment, which includes $55 million for child care providers in the state's child c…

'Investing in our youngest children...must remain a top priority': Pa. leaders highlight child care staffing shortage

Experts say Pennsylvania's child care staffing shortage cost working families, employers, and taxpayers $6.65 billion last year.