Dr. Yeni Abraham and her husband Dele, parents of two young children, are overwhelmed by child care costs in Texas, which exceed their mortgage. The high demand and low supply of child care have pushed many parents, especially mothers, out of the workforce. In contrast, New Mexico has launched a groundbreaking program offering free child care funded by oil and gas taxes, aiming to support working families and strengthen communities. Critics argue that child care should be a family responsibility, yet many families struggle to afford it on a single income.
