Elisabetta Kasfir, the deputy commissioner for Federal Programs at the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, discusses the rising cost of childcare in Georgia amid the pandemic and the expansion of the Childcare and Parent Services program, also known as CAPS.

Plus, there’s a new documentary that tells the story of Georgia’s Sapelo people. Director Nick Brandestini and co-director Taylor Segrest discuss the making of their new documentary, “Sapelo.”

Rose then talks Victor-Alan Weeks, Jennifer Thompson, and Maurice Bailey about how Sapelo Island residents are fairing during the pandemic. 

Elisabetta&nbsp;Kasfir, the deputy commissioner for Federal Programs&nbsp;at the <a href="http://www.decal.ga.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Georgia Department of&nbsp;Early Care and Learning</a>, discusses the rising cost of childcare in Georgia amid the pandemic and the <a href="https://apnews.com/article/business-education-georgia-child-care-34db0790ba0391faae7a0ac0c1c771ef" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">expansion of the&nbsp;Childcare and Parent Services program</a>, also known as CAPS.Plus, there’s a new documentary that tells the story of Georgia’s Sapelo people. Director Nick Brandestini and co-director Taylor Segrest discuss the making of their new documentary, <a href="https://www.blackfilm.com/read/2022/03/america-reframed-spotlights-sapelo-on-world-channel-april-7/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“Sapelo.”</a> Rose then talks Victor-Alan Weeks, Jennifer Thompson, and Maurice Bailey about how Sapelo Island residents are fairing during the pandemic.&nbsp;

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.