Some Missouri parents will save up to 75% on childcare costs

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• Parents in the Kansas City region spend about 16% of their income on childcare, double the federal affordability standard.
• Missouri has launched a program to split childcare costs among parents, employers, and the state. 11s
• The state committed $2.5 million to the initiative, with employers who sign up contributing additional funds. 1m 9s
• Parents can save up to 75% on childcare costs if their employer participates in the program. 1m 18s
• The program is called Missouri Child Care Works, and more information is available online. 1m 33s