Congresswoman Lori Trahan Secures $750,000 for Affordable Child Care Center in Fitchburg, Massachusetts

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Congresswoman Lori Trahan, joined by local officials and the leadership of Making Opportunity Count (MOC), announced $750,000 in federal Community Project Funding secured for MOC to open a new affordable child care center in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. This investment aims to address the growing concern of child care expenses, which have been increasing in Massachusetts for decades. Families face an average annual cost of almost $20,000 for child care for just one child, making it challenging for working parents, particularly mothers, to return to the workforce.

Key Takeaways:

  • Congresswoman Lori Trahan secured $750,000 in federal Community Project Funding for Making Opportunity Count (MOC) to open a new affordable child care center in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
  • The center will provide high-quality, affordable childcare for children to succeed, allow parents to gain new skills and join the workforce, and create opportunities for Fitchburg residents to thrive.
  • The investment will help MOC fund the development of a new early education center, including the construction and renovation of a modern-day education center.
  • Child care expenses have been increasing in Massachusetts for decades, with families facing an average annual cost of almost $20,000 for child care for just one child.
  • The project aims to improve access to safe, high-quality early education and care for families who would otherwise struggle to afford it.
  • Senator John Cronin (D-Lunenburg) and State Representative Michael Kushmerek expressed gratitude to Congresswoman Trahan for her unwavering advocacy for the project and her commitment to the city of Fitchburg.
  • The Community Project Funding for MOC was secured by Congresswoman Trahan in March 2022, part of the $8,278,838 total requested for projects in the Third District.

Statistics:

  • $750,000 in federal Community Project Funding secured by Congresswoman Trahan for MOC to open a new affordable child care center.
  • 20,000 dollars: average annual cost of child care for one child in Massachusetts.
  • $8,278,838: total funding requested by Congresswoman Trahan for projects in the Third District.
  • March 2022: when Congresswoman Trahan secured the Community Project Funding for MOC.

Sources:

  • Office of Massachusetts Rep. Lori Trahan [ releases ]
  • Making Opportunity Count (MOC) Leadership
  • Fitchburg City Council Members
  • Fitchburg Mayor Stephen DiNatale
  • Senator John Cronin (D-Lunenburg)
  • State Representative Michael Kushmerek