Building Capacity for Child Care in Greater Minnesota

Photo Source: Duluth News Tribune

Check out this recent op-ed by Rural Pathways co-founder and co-owner, Staci Gilpin, published in the Duluth News Tribune: “Local View: More Child Care Key to Unlocking Economic Growth in Greater Minnesota” (Download the PDF here).

The piece delves into the growing child care crisis in Duluth and across Greater Minnesota. From the decline in family child care providers to the rising costs of care, this issue impacts both families and local economies. Discover why fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors is essential for creating accessible and affordable child care solutions for all.

Rural Pathways specializes in developing sustainable funding strategies for all types of child care providers—nonprofit and for-profit centers, as well as family child care providers.

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Citation: Anderson, Charity & Gilpin, Staci. (2025). Building Capacity for Child Care in Greater Minnesota. Rural Pathways News.