Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Joni Ernst are introducing the Expanding Child Care for Military Families Act to tackle the nationwide shortage of childcare workers, with a focus on aiding service members. The bill proposes a Defense Department-led pilot program to support childcare providers near military installations in training, recruiting, and retaining staff. This initiative aims to increase childcare availability for military members and civilians by enhancing workforce development opportunities. The legislation would enable partnerships between the Defense Department and childcare centers, facilitate recruitment and retention programs, and involve AmeriCorps volunteers and military spouses to address staffing challenges.
A newly proposed bipartisan legislation aims to address the nationwide shortage of childcare by enlisting support from the Pentagon
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