特洛伊·杰克逊提议在缅因州普及负担得起的儿童保育,将费用限制在收入的7%,并以服务不足地区为目标。 Troy Jackson proposes universal, affordable child care in Maine, capping costs at 7% of income and targeting underserved areas.

根伯纳候选人特洛伊·杰克逊为缅因州提出了一个普遍儿童保育计划,该计划将把家庭费用限制在收入的7%以下,而低收入家庭支付的费用较低。 Gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson has proposed a universal child care plan for Maine that would limit family costs to no more than 7% of income, with lower-income families paying less. 该计划旨在扩大儿童照料提供者的能力,减少服务不足地区(即所谓的 " 儿童照料沙漠 " )的短缺。 专家说,负担得起的高质量照料可以促进劳动力参与,减少经济损失(估计全国每年超过1 200亿美元),并改善儿童的发展、入学准备和长期成果。 The plan aims to expand child care provider capacity and reduce shortages in underserved areas, known as “child care deserts.” Experts say affordable, quality care boosts workforce participation, reduces economic losses—estimated at over $120 billion nationally annually—and improves children’s development, school readiness, and long-term outcomes.