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Hundreds of thousands of eligible kids are waiting for childcare assistance

There’s the mother of two who needs a full-time job to keep up with the bills, but can’t afford full-time childcare. There’s the medical technician who stopped buying groceries and...

NC announces $20 million to expand childcare in storm recovery areas

North Carolina is making $20 million available to expand childcare on community college and university campuses in counties affected by Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby, G...

After Years of Small Fixes, Big Ideas for Childcare Are Emerging

Project 2029’s childcare proposal would give families a choice between a free public childcare slot and a monthly stipend for other care arrangements. The post After Years of Small...

Hundreds of Thousands of Eligible Kids Are Waiting for Childcare Assistance

A nationwide investigation reveals massive waitlists for government-funded childcare assistance, leaving low-income families stranded without essential ...

Childcare workers struggle to afford care for their own kids. NC communities are testing solutions.

DURHAM — At Kate’s Korner, the day begins early – children arriving, classroom doors opening, small voices calling for teachers, parents saying quick goodbyes before heading to wor...

Jefferson City employers join child care program

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A new childcare subsidy program helped one Mid-Missouri mother cut her childcare costs by more than half. Kids Win Missouri oversees the Child Care Works...

Kids With Disabilities Have Limited Childcare Options. State Plan Offers Solutions

Parents say they receive limited information as they navigate childcare, pre-K and support services for their children with disabilities. A strategic plan lays out a roadmap to inc...

Will PH see funding boost for early childhood care in 2027?

A lower budget for the Early Childhood Care and Development Council is seen to ‘greatly affect’ the upgrade of existing daycare centers to child development centers in 2027

Thousands of kids waiting for childcare assistance

INDIANAPOLIS — There’s the mother of two who needs a full-time job to keep up with the bills, but can’t afford full-time childcare. There’s the medical technician who stopped buyin...

Democrats and Republicans can agree: there should be more monetary support for child care

The Trump administration is eyeing a proposal to give childcare subsidies to married couples with a stay-at-home parent. Some Democrats have a similar proposal, with one major diff...

More support needed for childcare expansion, panelists say

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS – A bill that became law without the signature of Gov. Patrick Morrisey earlier this year to improve access and affordability for childcare is helping, but pa...

Grant applications to open for projects supporting low- to moderate-input Kauaʻi residents

The Community Development Block Grant Program is federally funded and is meant to support affordable housing, suitable living environments and economic opportunities

Nebraskans describe frustration with state handling of childcare subsidy

OMAHA — Josh Wigginton and his wife each went to work Friday. One dropped off daughter Nayeli at their childcare center, which transports the 7-year-old to school and back. The oth...

Planning ramps up for 3 universal childcare pilots upstate

The three-year pilots were authorized as part of this year’s state budget and are seen as a small step toward state-wide universal childcare.

MEO’s Kahi Kamaliʻi program provides quality early childhood care

MEO's Kahi Kamaliʻi Infant and Toddler Center is available to families seeking care for children ages 12 months to 3 years.

Texas child care subsidy targets fall as costs rise

Something like: Texas expects its child care subsidy program to support roughly 14,000 fewer children on an average day next year, with newly approved TWC targets showing dramatica...

New coalition aims to sharpen Nebraska’s competitive edge, has single focus: child care policy 

LINCOLN — Carrying and delivering twins didn’t take nearly the toll on Jessica Pallas as what came after: finding suitable childcare so she and husband Cale could hold onto their j...

SADOW: Reworking, Not Money, Best for Child Care Ppolicy

Rather than throw more money at a perceived problem, perhaps Louisiana should reconceptualize how it addresses child care. Money that the country didn’t have was thrown at states t...

Indiana counties step in as childcare voucher waitlist persists

By Dylan Peers McCoy for Free Press Indiana News.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the Free Press Indiana-Public News Service Collaboration.

DCFS and Woman's Hospital expand Baton Rouge partnership for newborn family support

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services and Woman's Hospital are expanding their partnership to provide more coordinated support to familie...

How to Build a Safe, Sustainable Home Child Care Program in New York

Key Takeaways Safety, supervision, and consistency should guide every decision. Review New York requirements before investing in supplies, advertising, or renovations. Clear polici...

Ottawa Commits Additional Funding for Federal Child Care Program in Ontario

Childcare for Service children

Information on childcare for Service families within the UK and overseas.

Kansas gov. accepts award for childcare improvement efforts as work to fix high costs continue

TOPEKA (KSNT) — In light of recent improvements made by the state of Kansas to improve childcare, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly accepted an award on a national stage recognizing her...