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Ohio families struggle with high child care costs, limiting workforce participation and costing the state $5 billion yearly.
Child care costs are severely impacting Ohio families and the economy, with 78% of surveyed parents citing price as the top barrier, and many middle-income households spending up to a third of their income on care.
Limited availability—especially in rural areas and for infants—and mismatched schedules further hinder access, affecting workforce participation, particularly among women.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation estimates Ohio loses $5 billion annually due to insufficient child care coverage.
Efforts to address the crisis include Ohio’s tri-share model, where employers, the state, and families split costs, and Kentucky’s initiative to provide free child care for low-wage providers.
Local programs, such as those by the Salvation Army and the Ashland Women’s Fund, are also emerging to support families and improve access.
Las familias de Ohio luchan con altos costos de cuidado infantil, limitando la participación de la fuerza laboral y costando al estado $ 5 mil millones anuales.