“Emily Allen, an outreach and policy associate with Idaho Voices for Children, said, ‘It’s at the point where providers are scared and nervous and are not sure how to have their voices heard.’
That’s led to the push for Monday’s outreach. It will include a virtual event at 9 a.m. for those unable to come to the Capitol in person, as well as direct outreach to lawmakers from providers and parents.
‘It will provide an opportunity for providers across the state to basically show up and talk about how the child care industry is extremely fragile, and that relief dollars are important to sustain the industry across the state,’ Allen said.”