18% the portion of the undergraduate population in the U.S. that were student parents in 2019-2020

9,280 — the estimated number of student parents in Georgia who applied for subsidized child care through CAPS and did not receive it between 2022 and 2024

33% — the portion of Georgia families with young children who had to turn down an opportunity to enroll in school or work training because of child care challenges

$75 million — the funding the White House has suggested cutting that helps cover child care for low-income student parents

Sources: White House, National Center for Education Statistics, Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students

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Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center was closed three years ago. Demolition of the site will begin Monday. (Jason Getz/AJC 2023)

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