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Childcare Solutions Wage Enhancement Program prepares for future
With federal funds set to expire in 2026, the Johnson County program is mobilizing to raise support needed to keep program going
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Johnson County has been tackling one of the top three barriers to workforce participation within its region: childcare.
Childcare workers in Johnson County earn an average of $12.57 per hour, placing them among the lowest-paid professionals in the workforce. The low wages contribute to high employee turnover, creating staffing shortages that force childcare centers to turn families away due to inadequate staff-to-child ratios. These disruptions also impact early childhood development.
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