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Some Missouri parents will save up to 75% on child care costs with new state initiative

Organizers prepare for launch of Missouri Childcare Works program

Soon, the state of Missouri will share the costs of child care with some parents and their employees. Organizers said parents can save up to 75%.

The program is called Missouri Childcare Works. The state set aside $2.5 million for the program this year.

Eligible parents who work for participating employers will split the cost of child care with the state and their employer.

Toni Sturdivant, from the Mid-America Regional Council, is coordinating the program in the Kansas City area.

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