Let's get Michigan residents back to work by giving them access to affordable, quality child care. Lack of that access has always made it challenging for Michigan parents to participate in the workforce. The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated this tension. As we emerge from the pandemic, going back to business as usual is not an option. We must find a solution to child care access, affordability and quality as we move forward, because Michigan families are at a crossroads.