The lack of accessible, affordable childcare is a national crisis and Clackamas County is no exception. Our country has long experienced a shortage of affordable childcare options: there are simply not enough program slots to accommodate local families and the cost of available slots are often too burdensome for working parents.
First, C5’s big work in 2024 was guiding the development of a concept paper. Currently we have only 31 total supporters of this paper (see the full list at the link), and as we move forward in this work in it will be most helpful to have every member of C5 (currently 107 partners!) signed on. It’s very simple to do on our website, link! Is something holding you back from signing?
Reach out if there’s anything you want to discuss or have questions about!
Please contact CWP staff at info@clackamasworkforce.org or Adam Freer at afreer@clackamas.us.
Quality childcare services are integral to the positive development and growth of children and families hardest hit by this crisis are often those already facing the greatest barriers to social mobility and economic equality. The impact of this crisis extends beyond the families directly effected to include local employers and communities.
For more information, please contact CWP staff at info@clackamasworkforce.org
