Working to improve access to quality child care for Jackson County families and employers

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U.S. businesses lose, on average, $12.7 billion each year due to child care challenges

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Employers in Jackson County are losing $2.5 million in productivity each year (survey results from 2018)

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High-quality child care keeps children safe and healthy, and it helps children develop skills they will need for success in school and in their lives outside of school.

Jackson County Child Care Network Initiatives

Supporting our local child care providers is our main priority! The Jackson County Child Care Network has written several grants to provide monetary resources directly to child care workers, for support with classroom supplies, to assist with operations, and for professional development for child care workers.