The economics of child care in NJ: High stakes
Reimagining child care in New Jersey, funding and access If there has been one truism brought to the fore during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is that child care is critically important. In almost every sector of life, the need for quality and affordable child care has affected children and their families, businesses and their employees, and the state’s recovery as a whole. NJ Spotlight News last week hosted a virtual roundtable discussion on the critical role that child care will play in the restart of New Jersey’s economy. The following are edited excerpts from the discussion: Economic case...