CBS8
In California, the average annual cost of infant care is nearly $17,000, which is $8,925 more than in-state public college tuition. This eye-opening study by the Economic Policy Institute finds that the average family in California would have to spend over 40% of their income to pay for child care for two children. These numbers highlight the need to help struggling families. Erin Hogeboom, Director of San Diego For Every Child (housed at Jewish Family Service), speaks to how Guaranteed Income is one way to provide funds for much needed help.