Alameda County has collected a half billion dollars to increase access to child care and kids health care. But the county hasn’t been able to spend any of it, even though families are on waitlists for child care and providers are struggling to make ends meet. KQED’s Daisy Nguyen explains why.

<p>Alameda County has collected a half billion dollars to increase access to child care and kids health care. But the county hasn&rsquo;t been able to spend any of it, even though families are on waitlists for child care and providers are struggling to make ends meet. KQED&rsquo;s Daisy Nguyen explains why.</p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>