Today, Senator Pfaff joined his Democratic colleagues in introducing legislation that directly invests in Wisconsin’s child care sector, working to improve its accessibility and affordability.
Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) released the following statement:
“One of the simplest things we can do to support working families and build a strong economy is ensure
that parents have access to quality, affordable child care. This is not just a parent’s issue; this is a workforce issue. Without child care, moms and dads will be forced to leave their jobs, further
exacerbating our state’s workforce shortage. We also owe it to our kids to ensure that they have quality care provided by professionals in a safe environment so they can grow into well-rounded, strong, and educated adults. An investment in our kids is an investment in our future. We must get this done for Wisconsin’s families and child care providers.”
A recent survey released by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families found that without
additional Child Care Counts funding, 1 in 4 child care providers would likely close, 1 in 3 would likely
reduce the number of children cared for, and remaining providers would likely be forced to raise their
rates for families.
