Child Care Crisis – A Community Discussion at Effingham Public Library

The Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library will host a panel discussion regarding the lack of daycare providers and how it affects families in the Effingham area on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. in the Workman Room.

According to the Child Care Profile for Effingham County, there are 2,292 children under 5 and only 1,318 child care slots. This leaves almost 1,000 children and their families without daycare (Project Child, Child Care Resource & Referral, June 30, 2019).

The effects of this gap in care are felt throughout the community. During the panel, local advocates and experts will discuss the causes of this crisis, its effects, and possible solutions.

Guest panelists will include Beth Wise, Coordinator with Effingham County Connections, Courtney Hatcher with Project CHILD, and Brittny Gipson Dieterich Village Clerk and Economic Development Director.

Panelists will explain how the lack of daycare affects local employees, families, and schools, and what the community can do to make a difference.

Registration is required for this free event. 

To register, go online to www.effinghamlibrary.org or call the library (217) 342-2464, ext. 1.