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The Rebound: Emergency child care available to parents

Posted at 10:22 PM, May 06, 2020
and last updated 2020-05-07 13:25:04-04

FOX 13 is committed to providing tools and tips to help you navigate the effects of COVID-19.

Right now, parents may be experiencing more stress than usual with kids home from school. Employment concerns and financial issues could be compounding that stress as well.

But did you know free short-term childcare is available for parents who need a break?

The Family Support Center runs three child care facilities in Sugar House, West Valley City, and Midvale.

Watch the story to see how it works, and to hear from one mom who has used the service to watch her kids while she went to a job interview.

The Family Support Center recommends you call 801-967-4259 to schedule daycare.

You can also learn more about there services on their website:https://www.familysupportcenter.org/


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