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Costly day care traps poor women in poverty
Iowa panel heard testimony from social welfare professionals and women on ADC who say high child care costs and scarce slots keep poor mothers from working. Des Moines workers cite monthly costs of 260 to 300 dollars for two children and barriers like transportation and training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Daubermier
Gazette
Des Moines
Bureau
Tami Hancock
Midtown Community Action Center
Marshalltown
ADC
Debra Wilson
Wilson
Commission
Iowa