Childcare Expansion Delivers Results for Working Families

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As families across the country continue to face rising childcare costs and limited availability, Children First is reflecting on the first year of its recent classroom expansion while continuing to meet strong demand for services. More than a year after opening new classrooms made possible as a part of a catalytic $900,000 investment from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, the agency has increased access to reliable early learning for children who had previously been waiting for care - helping families maintain employment and manage daily responsibilities.

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