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by Carrie Jung Oct 24, 2018
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In an effort to save money, day care centers in New England are forming purchasing groups

by Carrie Jung Oct 24, 2018
A pilot program is underway in Massachusetts, while New Hampshire already has 200 day care centers participating in its purchasing group program.
The Elizabeth Peabody House serves children and families in the Somerville, Massachusetts area.
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Politicians are touting reform to help parents pay for increasing child care costs. Childcare workers and early educators say they need those reforms as well.
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Netflix offers up to one year of paid parental leave

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The policy applies to both fathers and mothers.
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