In Iowa, 75% of parents with children under six are both in the workforce — one of the highest rates in the nation — and finding child care remains a significant challenge for many families.
Paige Chickering, Iowa state advocacy manager for Save the Children Action Network, emphasized the importance of supporting vulnerable community members during the holiday season.
“When we’re talking about Thanksgiving and Christmas — when we’re in that holiday spirit of giving and supporting the most vulnerable members of our communities, who are our children — I think this is a great time to reflect on how we can support our community members,” she said…