A full version of this article was originally published by Ed Sealover on The Sum & Substance on February 18, 2026. Over the past four legislative sessions, Colorado lawmakers have advanced policies intended to improve child care access and affordability. Despite these efforts, survey data indicates that many parents still report high costs and difficulty finding available providers.
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Media Contact Brooke Flower brooke@epicimpact.org Tucson, AZ (February 26, 2026) — With Arizona families spending an average of $15,625 per year for infant child care—and nearly half of centers statewide reporting no available infant care slots—business and community leaders are stepping forward to create solutions that make care more accessible, affordable and sustainable for working families.
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The Investing in America Child Care Partnership is tackling the national child care supply crisis by bringing together public and private funders, government agencies, employers and child care providers to develop sustainable, community-centered solutions. EPIC is proud to collaborate with IFF and the Detroit Regional Workforce Partnership as part of this initiative — helping employers understand how strategic investments in child care can strengthen their workforce and support long-term economic growth. “Child care really is an economic imperative to ensuring a robust workforce, both today and in terms of early childhood investments,” says Steph Itelman, chief impact officer at EPIC. “Communities can’t thrive if there aren’t places for young children to be cared for and educated.” Model D Media has more on how the Investing in America Child Care Partnership is linking child care and economic development to strengthen communities nationwide. Read the full article.
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Denver’s shortage of accessible, affordable child care continues to be one of the biggest barriers to economic growth and workforce participation. An estimated 20% to 25% of workers depend on child care to participate in the labor force, yet supply continues to fall short. In a recent Colorado Real Estate Journal article, EPIC President and CEO Nicole Riehl and EPIC Member Neil Oberfeld, Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig LLP, highlight how real estate leaders can help address this challenge — through creative leasing strategies, employer-sponsored and shared-use models, integrating child care centers into commercial developments, and more. Read the full article.
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New Bills Aim to Stabilize and Expand Colorado’s Child Care System
/in NewsA full version of this article was originally published by Ed Sealover on The Sum & Substance on February 18, 2026. Over the past four legislative sessions, Colorado lawmakers have advanced policies intended to improve child care access and affordability. Despite these efforts, survey data indicates that many parents still report high costs and difficulty finding available providers.
Community, Government and Business Leaders Across Arizona Join Forces to Design and Implement Child Care Solutions in the Workplace
/in NewsMedia Contact Brooke Flower brooke@epicimpact.org Tucson, AZ (February 26, 2026) — With Arizona families spending an average of $15,625 per year for infant child care—and nearly half of centers statewide reporting no available infant care slots—business and community leaders are stepping forward to create solutions that make care more accessible, affordable and sustainable for working families.
EPIC Hosts Roundtable with Sen. Hickenlooper on Child Care Access
/in Blog, NewsInvesting in America Child Care Partnership: Building a Stronger Future for Families and Employers
/in NewsThe Investing in America Child Care Partnership is tackling the national child care supply crisis by bringing together public and private funders, government agencies, employers and child care providers to develop sustainable, community-centered solutions. EPIC is proud to collaborate with IFF and the Detroit Regional Workforce Partnership as part of this initiative — helping employers understand how strategic investments in child care can strengthen their workforce and support long-term economic growth. “Child care really is an economic imperative to ensuring a robust workforce, both today and in terms of early childhood investments,” says Steph Itelman, chief impact officer at EPIC. “Communities can’t thrive if there aren’t places for young children to be cared for and educated.” Model D Media has more on how the Investing in America Child Care Partnership is linking child care and economic development to strengthen communities nationwide. Read the full article.
Solving Our Child Care Crisis: Real Estate’s Next Frontier
/in Blog, NewsDenver’s shortage of accessible, affordable child care continues to be one of the biggest barriers to economic growth and workforce participation. An estimated 20% to 25% of workers depend on child care to participate in the labor force, yet supply continues to fall short. In a recent Colorado Real Estate Journal article, EPIC President and CEO Nicole Riehl and EPIC Member Neil Oberfeld, Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig LLP, highlight how real estate leaders can help address this challenge — through creative leasing strategies, employer-sponsored and shared-use models, integrating child care centers into commercial developments, and more. Read the full article.