First Things First tells Apache Junction council childcare slots cover only ~40% of local need; urges advocacy Pinal County First Things First representatives told the council that Apache Junction faces an estimated childcare slot gap of about 60% for children birth–5, highlighted affordability pressures, and urged the city to support advocacy including a pending statutory change to preserve tobacco-tax funding.

Apache Junction is facing a staggering 60% gap in childcare slots for young children, with families spending over 18% of their income on care—urgent action is needed!

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