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This resolution proclaims May 2025 as Childcare Awareness Month, highlighting the significant economic and social challenges surrounding childcare in the United States, particularly in California. The resolution draws attention to the substantial financial burden of childcare, noting that the national average cost ranges between $11,400 and $11,800 annually, which can consume 10% of a married couple's income or 32% of a single parent's income. In California specifically, childcare for an infant can cost up to $19,547 per year, representing 15% of a married couple's income or 46.7% of a single parent's income. The resolution emphasizes that childcare costs the U.S. economy $122 billion annually in lost earnings, reduced productivity, and decreased consumer spending. It also points out that inadequate wages contribute to high turnover among early childhood educators. The resolution argues that investing in childcare can benefit employers through employee retention and productivity, help families become economically stable, and contribute to broader economic growth. By formally recognizing Childcare Awareness Month, the resolution aims to draw attention to these critical issues and encourage further support and investment in childcare infrastructure.

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