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Alaska’s childcare crisis is hitting hard—over half of kids lack access to reliable care, costing the state millions and forcing families into impossible choices. Rising costs from inflation outpace stagnant funding, forcing providers to serve fewer children as demand surges. With childcare averaging $12,000 annually and 60% of families relying on both parents working, the strain is crushing. Recent vetoed funding for childcare and Head Start programs only deepen the crisis, threatening both access and quality. This isn’t just about daycare—it’s about the future of Alaska’s workforce, economy, and families.

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