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Immigrant parents and childcare advocates press Marin County for immigrant support fund, childcare investment and higher pay for providers
Summary
Parents, childcare providers and immigrant‑support advocates urged the Marin County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 26 to create a holistic immigrant support fund and to expand and stabilize childcare services, including higher pay for providers.
Several parents and community organizers told the Board of Supervisors on Feb. 26 that immigrant families in Marin County are living “in fear” because of federal immigration activity and need a county‑supported safety net, legal supports and better access to childcare.
Speakers from Parents Voices of Marin and partnering groups urged the county to create a holistic immigrant support fund that would include legal services, “know your rights” education, immediate supports (clothing, emergency aid) and childcare assistance if a parent is detained. Speakers also asked that the county…
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