In this file image, Natalie Kiyah kisses her 5-month-old baby while standing on the Oregon Capitol Mall with fellow advocates on Jan. 11, 2024. Kiyah is a single mother of four who previously became homeless when she couldn't afford child care.
Natalie Pate / OPB
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You might have a lot of different ideas in your head about what could drive a family into homelessness, but one thing you might not think of: childcare.
On today’s episode, we’re talking about Oregon’s childcare crisis: how expensive it is for parents and guardians, how hard it can be to find and how providers are struggling with staffing shortages and limited space.
Featuring:
Natalie Pate, education reporter at OPB
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