Wilsonville Childcare Conversation

The City is participating in a virtual conversation on the childcare landscape in Wilsonville on July 29. Hosted by Clackamas Workforce Partnership, this conversation is intended to be of value to providers, parents, policymakers and business community (workforce, HR professionals) who would like to:

• Learn more about the childcare landscape in the Wilsonville area
• Understand what is currently being done locally and statewide to address issues of concern
• Work with community members to develop local solutions

This severe shortage in available childcare slots, especially infant and toddler care, is putting strain on working families and businesses across our region. COVID-19 has intensified existing issues and brings even more challenges include some of the following: open slots going unfilled; front-line workers not being able to afford childcare; families not knowing how to find open slots for childcare; and maintaining trained childcare staff.

Prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Clackamas Workforce Partnership and Child Care Resource & Referral met with Wilsonville Economic Development committed to address the issue and began outreach with community stakeholders.  The next step is bringing together more partners from all over the community – city, county, and state – who are committed to addressing childcare issues. It will take grassroots efforts to make much-needed progress.

This event is open to ALL families, providers, educators and businesses as we continue to work through this important topic locally.

Prior to the event we hope that you will take a few minutes and watch this Childcare Video that helps to explain the cost of childcare and watch A Sneak Peek at No Small Matter - the game-changing documentary on early learning.

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Please contact Bryan Fuentez at bryan.fuentez@clackamasworkforce.org if you have questions or need additional information. We hope you can join the discussion on this very important topic.