Committee hears bill to extend Working Connections childcare to graduate and professional students Lawmakers and student advocates urged the House Early Learning & Human Services Committee to expand Working Connections childcare eligibility to full‑time graduate and professional students, saying high child‑care costs and reduced aid force some parents to choose between family and finishing a degree.

A new bill aims to break the barriers for student parents in Washington, allowing them to access childcare subsidies while pursuing their degrees.

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Moraine Park Technical College expands childcare facilities to address local demand Moraine Park Technical College plans to build childcare center amid critical community shortage.

Moraine Park Technical College is breaking ground on a much-needed childcare center to support student parents and combat the area's childcare shortage.

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