
If you have kids, you've probably experienced or heard about, the challenges many parents face in finding quality childcare. From long waiting lists to sudden facility closings, navigating
this world can be overwhelming and frustrating for parents.
It's even more of a challenge for ALICE families as quality childcare centers have limited availability for scholarships.
So what do ALICE families do?
Housing and homelessness is a big issue in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Having a home is the foundation of financial stability, but the relatively high cost of renting or owning a home is also a financial burden for many.
ALICE families spend more than half of their income on housing and often face difficult choices in order to make up the difference.
So what do ALICE families do?
Because most low-wage workers don't have the option to work from home, transportation is crucial to them, and it also determines how easily a family can reach doctors, grocery stores, and other community resources outside of their neighborhoods. Yet low-income families may not be able to lease or buy a car or find housing near public transit, especially when public transit in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County is limited.
So what do ALICE families do?