Universal Childcare is Possible – New Mexico Proves It
Last November, New Mexico became the first state in the country to launch free, universal child care for children from birth through age 13, regardless of household income. The program is exactly what working parents have been hoping for: there are no income limits, no copays, and families can choose the care that works best for them, including centers, home-based providers, language immersion or faith-based programs, and care during evenings or weekends.
Jacob Vigil, legislative director for New Mexico Voices for Children, one of the leading advocates for this remarkable program, joins We…
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