Child Care Aware of Minnesota
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Supporting Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) Care Providers
When licensed child care options are not being used due to cost, availability, or family preference, many Minnesota parents turn to informal care by “family, friends, and neighbors” – often grandparents. A new article from the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank highlights this issue in our region, discusses findings from a recent survey, and emphasizes the…