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At forum commissioners and business leaders call Clackamas County a 'childcare desert' and weigh local solutions
Summary
Speakers said Clackamas County lacks sufficient childcare options, cited a conservative local figure of about $800 (ambiguous month/week) for childcare costs, and discussed models including employer-supported care, flexible dollars for families in transition and 'mom-share' co‑ops.
Speakers at a Clackamas County business forum described the county as a "childcare desert" and discussed multiple local approaches to expand child‑care capacity and access. "By 2027, in conjunction with our communities and community partners, the county will develop strategies to retain, expand, and recruit new childcare opportunities," the moderator said when introducing a question…
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