The United Way of Door County is crossing Death’s Door on Saturday to highlight an issue that is a big issue on the mainland but could be even more significant on Washington Island.  Child Care Community Coordinator Molly Gary will discuss the childcare situation on Washington Island and how their current successes and failures can be addressed in the future. Gary says Washington Island residents have to rely on in-home childcare options more than other parts of the state, let alone the county, due to its location.

The presentation given by Gary will include solutions to opening a home-based childcare business and information on how to apply for grant programs through the United Way of Door County. The session will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Washington Island Community Center. The listening session comes after President Joe Biden called on Congress to provide $16 billion to support childcare programs nationwide. According to the Appleton Post-Crescent, that could mean $229 million for Wisconsin.