Executive Somers Announces Plan for 12 Million in Federal Pandemic Recovery Funding for Child Care
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers has unveiled a $12 million plan to enhance access to affordable child care, funded by the federal American Rescue Plan Act. This initiative responds to a significant child care shortage in the county, where 80% of residents live in "extreme child care deserts." The plan includes grants for facility expansion, workforce development, and continued support for early childhood education programs.