From Carlos Ovalle, PoLB Executive Director: “Every state needs to do this. It makes sense that those providing sustenance can do so with assurances. PoLB has forwarded this to Governor Newsom and we are urging the City of Long Beach to adopt this now, independently of the State.”
The story has run in multiple news outlets, including Newsweek – this is from their article that was published earlier today:
Several states are now offering free child care for emergency workers who are on the front lines of combating the coronavirus outbreak.
Three states—Colorado, Minnesota and Vermont—announced plans Wednesday to provide child care services to essential personnel, including doctors, nurses, police, firefighters and grocery workers.
Given the proper motivation, the city can also make this happen fast. If you agree, please consider contacting the Governor, the Mayor & your City Councilperson (contact info on this website at this link) concerning this important step to help these people, who are an extremely important link to our well-being.
