LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – A new report from Children at Risk shows many South Plains families are struggling to find affordable child care, with 21 zip codes now classified as child care deserts.
The organization kicked off its Texas Tour in Lubbock, bringing parents, educators, and advocates together to discuss local challenges and solutions.
According to Children at Risk, the cost of infant care can take up nearly half of a family’s annual income, leaving many parents forced to choose between work and child care…