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19 <br /> 7. Explore the possibility of child care sites at public schools,and plan for these sites when <br /> building new schools. <br /> 8. Explore expediting processes,tax incentives,and/or no interest loans for new child care <br /> programs trying to open up. <br /> RECOMMENDATIONS <br /> Based on the subcommittee reports and the initial charge of the Task Force,the group compiled the <br /> following list of recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. <br /> 1. Establish a baseline for subsidy programs so that performance can be measured. Include <br /> total subsidy dollars,average length of time on wait list before receiving assistance,and total <br /> number of unique finders. <br /> 2. Continue to seek additional support for child care subsidies from all county employers. <br /> 3. Request that the local chambers of commerce continue work with local businesses and <br /> county agencies to educate and include more employers in creative problem solving <br /> regarding child care. <br /> 4. Explore financial and nonfinancial incentives,including but not limited to tax breaks,special <br /> recognition,etc.,for employers who assist employees with child care needs. <br /> 5. Request that county staff work with schools,developers,UNC,Twin Creeks,Carolina <br /> North,Durham Technical Community College and other entities that may be expanding <br /> their sites so that child care needs will be considered during new development. <br /> 6. Request that county staff work on efforts to educate the public on the value of early child <br /> development. <br /> 7. Agencies who provide subsidy money should explore issues of access,including but not <br /> limited to common applications. <br /> 8. Request that Orange County Government,UNC,Town of Chapel Hill,Town of Carrboro, <br /> and other agencies,at a minimum,maintain their current level of support. <br /> It is recommended that the Social Services Board report back to the Board of County <br /> Commissioners annually on the activities that have occurred and on the progress being made in these <br /> areas,particularly on the effort to increase financial support for subsidy programs. <br /> 9 <br />