Majority of LA County parents struggle with basic needs, survey finds

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Our Early Childhood newsletter, focused on raising kids ages 0-5, is your place to get reads and resources on the topics most important to your family.More than 70% of parents in L.A.

County with children under 6 are struggling to meet a basic need like food, housing, utilities, or childcare, according to: The survey found that food insecurity was at high levels in the county. : 90% of parents in the county are employed in either full-time or part-time work, but many reported concerns about not having enough hours. And 91% of parents reported experiencing parenting stress.



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