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title: When There's No Available Child Care
description: When There's No Available Child Care
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# [When There's No Available Child Care](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/rtbyb-when-theres-no-available-child-care)

 Written by [Child Care Aware® of Missouri](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/author/child-care-aware-of-missouri) | Jan 19, 2023, 9:34:25 PM

We know that COVID-19 drastically impacted the child care landscape in Missouri. Due to this and staffing shortages throughout the state, many families are being faced with difficulties in finding available care. When Child Care Aware of Missouri’s referral service isn’t able to connect families with programs that have availability, we try to help them brainstorm other safe alternatives to meet their child care needs.

We offer a couple of handouts to help families think through their child care needs and options when faced with this situation: 

Still Having Trouble Finding Care?

Possible Solutions for Tricky Child Care Situations 

 

 

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[Missouri Office of Childhood Updates](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/missouri-office-of-childhood-updates)  
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