Thousands of Eligible Children Await Child Care Assistance
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Thousands of eligible children in the U.S. are on waiting lists for government-funded child care assistance, which aims to alleviate costs for low-income working families. An analysis by The Associated Press revealed that hundreds of thousands of children were waiting for support in 23 states and Washington, D.C., as of spring 2023. The need for assistance has surged since pandemic-related funding expired in fall 2024, with many families unable to afford child care. Some states have increased funding, but the demand continues to grow, forcing parents to make difficult choices about work and education.
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