As families work to get out of poverty and into a stable job, the need for affordable child care can be a stumbling block. With child care costs ranging from about $85 to more than $180 a week in many places, providing a safe place for children can take a large portion of a paycheck.
Child care can be obstacle to those seeking to escape poverty
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