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September 24th, 2026

Utah parents face challenges accessing afterschool resources

Utah's been experiencing a child care crisis -- it's not new, but it's gotten worse, with higher prices and few options for childcare leading many families to wonder what to do. With schools back in session, it helps with a form of child care during the day. But most parents work several hours after school gets out, so it doesn't solve all the problems. Executive director of the Utah Afterschool Network Ben Trentelman joins the conversation.