How Can North Texas Solve the Childcare Crisis?

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North Texas faces a critical challenge in supporting working families through accessible, affordable child care, a key factor in economic development and workforce retention. In this episode, TJ Gilmore and Andrea Coker welcome Kara Waddell, President and CEO of Child Care Associates, who shares insights on the current state of child care in North Texas, its impact on families, and how business and government partnerships can help bridge the growing gap.

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This episode was published on April 28, 2026.

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North Texas faces a critical challenge in supporting working families through accessible, affordable child care, a key factor in economic development and workforce retention. In this episode, TJ Gilmore and Andrea Coker welcome Kara Waddell,...

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