One of the biggest challenges working parents face is finding quality, affordable child care.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says child care shouldn’t cost more than 10 percent of a family’s income. However, the average cost in Fulton County in 2016 was $10,283.89 for one child. So, a family making less than $100,000 could have a hard time affording care.
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