Can apps help solve the problem of child care deserts?
Clip: 12/16/2019 | 6m 57sVideo has Closed Captions
The U.S. has a shortage of licensed child care providers. Can these apps help?
In recent years, the number of licensed in-home child care providers has declined about 20%. According to the Center for American Progress, half the U.S. population lives in areas lacking enough providers, with low-income families and communities of color disproportionately affected. But a new wave of startups aims to help parents and providers to connect. Special correspondent Cat Wise reports.
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Can apps help solve the problem of child care deserts?
Clip: 12/16/2019 | 6m 57sVideo has Closed Captions
In recent years, the number of licensed in-home child care providers has declined about 20%. According to the Center for American Progress, half the U.S. population lives in areas lacking enough providers, with low-income families and communities of color disproportionately affected. But a new wave of startups aims to help parents and providers to connect. Special correspondent Cat Wise reports.
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