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Attention all families: Help us understand your needs as partners work together to support you across VA.

August 17th:

Richmond Times Dispatch- Voices Emily Griffey, Stop failing our children

VA Pilot-With many day cares closed and schools starting virtually, parents search for child care answers

Chesterfield Observer: As Chesterfield schools go virtual, child care centers prepare to fill the void

August 12th:

WTVR CBS 6 News interview prompted from the child care provider survey done in RVA – Childcare system in crisis

Voices for VA’s Children: Responding to the child care sector needs in the 2020 special session

Virginia Mercury: Nearly 40% of VA’s child care centers closed during the pandemic. It’s a problem for parents going back to work.

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