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Why Saving For College Could Help Young People Achieve More Now

October 9, 2015
A man and woman sitting at a table in front of a city.

October 9, 2015 – Leaders in New Mexico often discuss potential solutions for addressing the state’s high poverty rate. Ona Porter from Prosperity Works sits down with producer Sarah Gustavus this week to talk about how Prosperity Kids encourages young people to save money and plan for their future after high school.

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Some Parents say Childcare Assistance is Difficult to Access

July 9, 2015
A group of women sitting around a table in a dark room.

This week correspondent Megan Kamerick speaks with two mothers about the challenges they faced when they tried to access childcare assistance through the Children Youth and Families Department (CYFD). We also hear from a childcare provider and organizer with the OLÉ Working Parents Association. Guests: Tara Carey – organizer, OLÉ Working Parents Association Cecilia Maldonado…

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