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If it was easy to get child care, many families wouldn’t get an ACS case or have to deal with the family policing system, because they wouldn’t have to leave their children at home. If I had access to child care, I never would have become involved with the family policing system. ACS became involved with my family when I left my younger kids with my 14-year-old child watching them when I went out for an appointment. If I knew that this would get me a case, I would have taken my children with me—however, taking your children to appointments can be very stressful for both parents and children.
If families had child care, parents wouldn’t have to worry about whether they are going to miss an appointment or miss a job interview because they don’t have anyone to watch their children. If child care was free and accessible, it would be less stressful for families, and that would help with their mental health. If parents have to run to a job interview or appointment, they would not have to worry about whether their children are okay at home.
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