Summary: <p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The Jefferson Exchange: December 11, 2013 Hour 1A:</p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Childcare Least Affordable In Oregon</b></p><p>Oregon can be an expensive place to raise a child. In actual dollars, other states rank higher, but Oregon families pay a greater portion of their income for child care than in any other state. The average is 14 percent of income, and the percentage climbs for infants. Jada Rupley,<a href="http://oregonearlylearning.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: blue;"> Oregon's Early Learning System</span></strong></a> director, explains the dynamics of the situation, and possible solutions.</p>
