November 19, 2024
CHILD CARE & EDUCATION

Massachusetts child care has a workforce problem

Steph Solis ,

Axios Boston

Child care workers in Massachusetts continue to struggle despite the state's reforms in recent years, with many working multiple jobs to make ends meet or leaving the industry altogether, per a new report. 

Why it matters: The wide-ranging reforms to Massachusetts child care will go only so far without enough workers to watch over the children.

Zoom in: In the report, released Tuesday, the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation outlined the state's improvements to child care financial assistance.