In 2020, Gilead Sciences, INC. provided Build Up SMC with a $50,000 grant to increase access to child care in San Mateo County. This investment into the community came at a critical time, offering hope to small business owners during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even while facing the challenges of COVID-19, Build Up SMC's first-ever grant program supported the successful expansion of 22 new early care and learning spaces!
A Strong California Economy Relies on Childcare Investments
Guest Commentary by Build Up SMC Advisory Body Members: Amy Buckmaster and Rosanne Foust
A recent survey from the Federal Reserve Board revealed that more than 1 in 5 (22%) of all parents surveyed were either not working or were working less because of a lack of childcare or disruptions to in-person schooling.
Those whose work was affected by such disruptions were disproportionately women, particularly women of color.
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HELP US SPREAD THE WORD ON QUALITY COUNTS
Quality Counts San Mateo County (QCSM) is helping raise the quality of participating early learning programs, so that San Mateo County's young children get the excellent early learning experiences they need for a bright future!
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