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Ontario has many programs for children and parents who need help. So why is it that someone in Haliburton with a full time job still struggles financially to support herself and two kids? And how can we call ourselves a society that supports families when we consistently make decisions to not adequately fund services like affordable daycare? Our guest shares some of her challenges as we brainstorm a few ideas to make life better for local parents, including the example of a school district in New York where they have programming from 7am to 7pm to support working parents. Is that something we could try here?
By The HighlanderOntario has many programs for children and parents who need help. So why is it that someone in Haliburton with a full time job still struggles financially to support herself and two kids? And how can we call ourselves a society that supports families when we consistently make decisions to not adequately fund services like affordable daycare? Our guest shares some of her challenges as we brainstorm a few ideas to make life better for local parents, including the example of a school district in New York where they have programming from 7am to 7pm to support working parents. Is that something we could try here?