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In Massachusetts, some employers are trying to help with the expensive burden of childcare

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Published July 5, 2022 at 11:52 AM CDT

Massachusetts is the most expensive state for childcare in the country. For some parents, working to keep up with steep childcare fees is almost impossible. Some employers are stepping in to help in an effort to avoid losing their staff.

WBUR’s Yasmin Amer reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.