Welcome to this edition of "Child Care In the News," where we bring you the latest updates and insights on child care policies, challenges, and initiatives. In this roundup, we explore Governor Tony Evers' new funding efforts to support Tribal child care, the potential risks to early learning and nutrition programs due to a pause in federal assistance, and the disruptions faced by Head Start and Medicaid providers. We also delve into the advocacy for expanding the Child Tax Credit to prevent homelessness and the impact of recent wildfires on the child care industry in Los Angeles. Let's dive into the details from these recent news articles.
Gov. Evers Announces New Efforts to Lower Everyday Out-of-Pocket Costs for Wisconsinites and Working Families
Governor Tony Evers announced in his State budget a $1 million TANF allocation over the biennium for Tribal child care training and technical assistance. This initiative aims to address unmet child care needs in Tribal areas. Read: WisPolitics.
Trump's Pause on Government Assistance Could Put Early Learning and Nutrition Programs in Danger
The Trump administration's directive to pause federal assistance has caused confusion and concern, particularly for early learning and nutrition programs that serve women and children. Read: The Hechinger Report.
Head Start and Medicaid Providers Hit Glitches as Trump Freezes Federal Money
Early childhood education centers and Medicaid providers faced disruptions due to a federal funding freeze, leaving many scrambling to cover payroll and other expenses. Read: AP News.
Expanding Child Tax Credit Can Prevent Homelessness
Increasing the Child Tax Credit from $2,000 to $5,000 per child could help prevent homelessness by providing financial stability to families, according to advocates. Read: Newsweek.
LA Fires Jolt Child Care Industry, Families and Providers Scrambling
Recent wildfires in Los Angeles have severely impacted the child care industry, with providers and families struggling to cope with the disruptions. Read: LA Times.