Judge Lina Hidalgo will join Commissioner Garcia and community leaders Monday to unveil a proposed pilot program that aims to increase accessibility to high-quality childcare and early childhood development in Harris County.
The news conference is scheduled to take place at 3 p.m. KPRC 2 will carry a live stream of the event.
The investment of $48 million in America Rescue Plan dollars will fund a 3-year pilot program to create more childcare opportunities for children aged 0-3, Hidalgo said in a news release.
Hidalgo said the program will focus on communities where there are few to no options and will also help childcare providers recover from the economic downturns during the pandemic and provide childcare workers a liveable wage.
According to Hidalgo, positive outcomes associated with early childhood programs include better school performance, higher rates of employment as adults, and less contact with the criminal justice system.
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The news conference is scheduled to take place at 3 p.m. KPRC 2 will carry a live stream of the event.
The investment of $48 million in America Rescue Plan dollars will fund a 3-year pilot program to create more childcare opportunities for children aged 0-3, Hidalgo said in a news release.
Hidalgo said the program will focus on communities where there are few to no options and will also help childcare providers recover from the economic downturns during the pandemic and provide childcare workers a liveable wage.
According to Hidalgo, positive outcomes associated with early childhood programs include better school performance, higher rates of employment as adults, and less contact with the criminal justice system.
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