U.S. House Approves Herrera Beutler Effort to Remove Southwest Washington “Child Care Desert” Designation, Secures Assistance to Increase Child Care Capacity in Goldendale
Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler announced today she secured $583,390 in support of an effort by the Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) to develop a child care facility in Goldendale. “Southwest Washington continues to experience a lack of quality, convenient child care facilities, making it a ‘child care desert.’ Hard-working parents in rural communities like Klickitat County understand ...