Survey: Lack of Child Care Keeps Migrant Candy Sellers Underground
Briefly

Of the survey respondents, 75% were from Ecuador, with 34% women under the age of 25. Many parents expressed the need to sacrifice jobs due to lack of child care, unaware of available options like Promise NYC or pre-K programs.
83% of those surveyed aspire to pursue other lines of work but are hindered by childcare limitations. 60% fear fines and police interaction while vending, while 88% began vending out of necessity.
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