Child care remains unaffordable and hard to find across the country, but as federal relief funds wind down, states like New Mexico, Washington, and Kentucky are introducing their own solutions to expand free preschool and early education, creating sustainable funding sources with bipartisan support.
Across the country, child care remains unaffordable for many families, difficult to find for those who can pay, and financially challenging for day care operators and their employees. The Biden administration and Congress provided $52.5 billion in relief during the pandemic, but as these funds wind down, many states have introduced their own solutions.
By expanding the eligibility requirements of the child care subsidy program to include all staff working at least 20 hours per week in licensed early care and education programs, Kentucky aims to improve the availability of child care and support early educators.While significant investments in child care have often been spearheaded by Democrats, Republican state lawmakers are increasingly supporting these initiatives.
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