Senate Page, Harry Sumner, asks House Early Learning and Human Services Committee Chair: Steve Bergquist, (D) 11th District, and Ranking Committee Member, Carolyn Eslick, (R) 39th District, “…Washington has long struggled to provide ubiquitous, affordable childcare, which presents burdens for many Washingtonian families. Despite increases in funding, for example, through the capital gains tax, the problem persists. As such, what do you think is the best long-term solution to address the cost of childcare?”
The Early Learning & Human Services Committee considers a broad array of issues and services affecting children and families, including early learning; child care; child and youth development; child welfare services; children’s mental health; at-risk and homeless youth; juvenile justice; economic assistance programs; developmental disabilities; and long-term care.