"Child care is the backbone of our economy."
That's Michigan Gov.
Gretchen Whitmer's take on the state's $100 million investment in child care, which she announced Tuesday.
The money is going to 16 organizations in 81 counties that will each receive $150,000 to expand or open new child care programs, the Detroit Free Press reports.
"Today, too many communities do not have enough child care options to meet demand," Whitmer says.
"To respond, the state is investing $100 million to dramatically increase access to child care across the state and open 1,000 new, or expanded, child care programs by the end of 2024."
The grants from the Early Childhood Investment Corporation are part of the state's Caring for Future initiative, MLive.com reports.
"Child care is the backbone of our economy," Whitmer says.
"Access to quality, affordable child care supports parents as they work, ensures kids have the support they need to grow into their best selves, and helps businesses hire, recruit, and retain talent."
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