California Kid's First

As childcare costs continue to rise, San Mateo County develops new resources and supervisors seek policy solutions for working families.

San Mateo County officials say the Bay Area is in a child care crisis. Tonight, at 6pm in South San Francisco, Supervisors Jackie Speier and Lisa Gauthier will launch the first of three town halls aimed at finding solutions for parents.

Bay Area parents face some of the steepest child care expenses in the country. Nannies and daycare can cost over $3,000 a month for one child, while after-school programs range between $600 and $1,000 monthly .

"The country relies on working parents, but doesn't provide enough child care support," says Supervisor Jackie Speier.

San Mateo County is working to address these challenges by m

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