04/18/2026
Thank you to everyone at the United Way of Mid Rural New York, Inc. for bringing attention to this issue. We are all in this together!
Every family deserves the opportunity to give their children a strong start.
This , we’re taking a closer look at what it really takes to make that possible. Child care is often the single largest expense in a household's budget, as seen here for Duval County, Florida, where the cost of basics is near the national average. For ALICE* families, the cost of quality child care can push an already stretched budget past its limits.
When we understand these challenges, we can unite to build solutions that support children, strengthen families, and create brighter futures for all.
*ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents households with income above the poverty level yet unable to make ends meet
