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This Resolution officially designates September 2022 as Child Care Provider Appreciation Month in Hawaii, recognizing the vital role child care providers play in the early development of children, a critical period for brain development and future success. The resolution highlights that high-quality early care and education can mitigate poverty's effects, identify developmental delays, prevent neglect, and prepare children for school, yet many child care workers in Hawaii face food insecurity and low wages, often due to systemic devaluation of their profession, which is disproportionately performed by women of color. It encourages policymakers, organizations, and residents to acknowledge the importance of child care and express gratitude to these essential providers.