Biden pledges to help fix the child-care crisis in America. Here is his plan

Biden pledges to help fix the child-care crisis in America. Here is his plan

FatCamera | E+ | Getty ImagesPresident-elect Joe Biden has a plan to help fix what he calls the immediate and acute child-care crisis in America.He unveiled his proposal on Thursday, as part of his sweeping $1.9 trillion coronavirus rescue package."If left unaddressed, many child care providers will close — some permanently — and millions of children could go without necessary care, and millions of parents could be left to make devastating choices this winter between caring for their children and working to put food on the table," Biden's plan stated.Many, but not all, child-care providers have reopened, after shutting down early in the pandemic. Yet even those that are back in operation are facing financial challenges. A November report from the National Association for the Education of Young Children found that 56% of child care centers said they were losing money every day they remain open.The end result could mean child-care workers out of jobs and parents struggling with child care, school and work."The juggle is just about impossible for people, even in the best of circumstances," said Joanne Lipman, author of "That's What She Said."About 40% of working mothers and fathers have had to change their employment situation since