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Imagine a world where families don’t have to pick between childcare and groceries. That’s New Mexico, the first U.S. state to offer free childcare to most families! Households earning up to $124,000 for a family of four qualify. In one of America’s poorest states, this program is a lifeline. Childcare for two kids once ate up 80% of a family’s income. Now, parents have time to hunt for better jobs or study further, opening doors to brighter futures. The result? Approximately 120,000 New Mexicans have escaped poverty. Plus, childcare workers are finally getting fair wages. #childcare #inspiring #mywordfm (fb)