Will a Child Care Shortfall Push More Americans Into Unemployment?

Millions of workers have lost their jobs since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, and with the $600 weekly boost to unemployment benefits set to expire at the end of July, many jobless people will no doubt be itching to get back to work as soon as that opportunity presents itself. There's just one problem: A lack of child care might prevent a lot of people from holding down a job. Numerous businesses have closed their doors in the wake of COVID-19, and child care centers are no exception.