>>'Gotta Have Childcare' Initiative Aims to Urge Lawmaker to Continue Funding for Early Childhood Education
(Richmond, VA) -- Advocates in Virginia are launching the “Gotta Have Childcare” campaign to push for continued funding and support for early childhood education. Rebecca Hughes with more.Preview: Voicer Script:
With temporary funding set to end soon, tens of thousands of children and families could lose access to essential care. The state has made progress in investing in early childhood education, but more action is needed to ensure ongoing support. WRIC reports the campaign aims to address the issue of over 10,000 children on waiting lists for childcare and will feature speakers at a launch event at the Virginia General Assembly Building.