Food is not the only thing becoming too expensive for many California families. A new survey from The Stanford Center on Early Childhood found that 3 out of 4 families with young kids can’t cover at least one basic need, such as housing, child care, health care or utilities. KQED’s Daisy Nguyen reports from East Oakland, where she met families feeling the strain. (Editor: Erika Kelly)

<p>Food is not the only thing becoming too expensive for many California families. A new survey from The Stanford Center on Early Childhood found that 3 out of 4 families with young kids can&rsquo;t cover at least one basic need, such as housing, child care, health care or utilities. KQED&rsquo;s Daisy Nguyen reports from East Oakland, where she met families feeling the strain. (Editor: Erika Kelly)</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>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>

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