Podcasts Government On The Record Bringing Child Care Costs Within Reach

Bringing Child Care Costs Within Reach

Published: Aug. 21, 2018, 2:13 p.m.

The cost of childcare for an infant can exceed college tuition. To help low-income families cope, Maryland offers vouchers.Steve Rohde, of the Maryland Family Network, describes recent changes to the state’s Child Care Subsidy program; with the changes, the vouchers are worth more, and more families are eligible for them. And Lindsay Midkiff, a single mom of three, describes how childcare vouchers have helped secure her family’s future and allowed her to work full-time.For help locating child care, check out the Maryland Family Network's resources or call 877.261.0060. To check out the Heckman Equation, click here.