{"id":39736,"date":"2023-12-18T13:16:05","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T22:16:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/?post_type=thread-blog&p=39736"},"modified":"2023-12-18T13:16:07","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T22:16:07","slug":"the-future-of-child-care-starts-now","status":"publish","type":"thread-blog","link":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/thread-blog\/the-future-of-child-care-starts-now\/","title":{"rendered":"The Future of Child Care Starts Now!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

January 1st marks the first day to complete your Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) application<\/a> and give to your favorite charities at the same time with Pick.Click.Give<\/a>. thread<\/strong> is a proud participant in Pick.Click.Give. As you fill out your PFD, please Pick.Click.Give to thread<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more than three decades, thread<\/strong> has been working to advance child care in Alaska. Many families have limited or no access to quality child care. Businesses are struggling to retain employees who need child care. The child care workforce is struggling to stay in the field because of low wages. Change is critical! You can help by choosing thread<\/strong> when you Pick.Click.Give.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you choose thread,<\/strong> you support the future of young Alaskan children and their families. Together, we can ensure families find quality child care and support child care programs and early educators. A strong child care system creates futures. Today\u2019s workforce is supported while tomorrow\u2019s workforce gets a strong foundation for school and life. Families are less stressed. Businesses are more productive. Alaska\u2019s economy grows. It\u2019s an investment that serves our entire community!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you Pick.Click.Give. to thread<\/strong> you contribute to stabilizing the child care system today \u2014 and in the future. Your gift to thread <\/strong>supports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n