Investing in the Future: Grow Spink Tackles Child Care Challenges
Monday, April 22, 2024
Like many communities nationwide, Spink County faces a growing childcare crisis. To address this critical issue, Grow Spink secured a State Child Care Planning Grant in the fall of 2023. This two-phased grant, administered by the South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development, provided crucial resources to assess the county's childcare needs and develop a strategic plan for the future.Unveiling the Landscape: A Needs AssessmentThe project's first phase focused on understanding the specific childcare challenges in Spink County. A steering committee comprised of representatives from Grow Spink, the Redfield Area Development Corporation, the City of Redfield, and BASIC (Brookings Area...