A Columbia University publication authored by Saba Rawjani called America’s childcare crisis a barrier to human development, collective wellbeing, and the future of the United States.  

This week, the Columbus Metropolitan Club explores asks what’s caused the childcare crisis, what’s keeping it going, and how Ohio can fix it.  

This CMC forum was recorded live on May 25, 2022.  

The speakers are:  

Joy Bivens, Deputy Franklin County Administrator, Health and Human Services   

Elizabeth Brown, President Pro Tempore, Columbus City Council   

Tony Collins, President and CEO, YMCA of Central Ohio   

The host is Micah Walker, Trending Reporter, The Columbus Dispatch   

This forum is sponsored by PNC Bank and The United Way of Central Ohio. The forum partners are WBNS 10TV and The Columbus Dispatch.