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Governor Kehoe has signed a budget bill intended to help thousands of Missouri families access affordable child care while strengthening our workforce and economy. When enacted, this public-private partnership will allow more Missourians to stay in the workforce by splitting the cost of child care between the state, employers, and families. Join us in an afternoon session to learn more about the role of the employer in this innovative workforce strategy and how Kansas City businesses and families can draw down state funds to support the cost of child care.

• Welcome - David Warm, Executive Director, Mid-America Regional Council
• Why the Child Care Business Model Doesn't Work - Paula Neth, President/CEO The Family Conservancy
• Economic Impact of Child Care Shortages in Missouri - Luke Dietterle, MU Extension Specialist 
• Case Study (MI Tri-Share)- Annie Watson, Director, School Readiness Consulting
• The MO Model + The KC Region Model - Toni Sturdivant, Director of Early Learning, Mid-America Regional Council