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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

White House's Funding Requests to Congress: Child Care, Disaster Relief, Internet Subsidies, and Chinese Equipment Removal

The Biden administration has requested $16 billion in child-care funding from Congress to address the looming child-care crisis caused by the expiration of covid aid. This funding is part of a larger request for $56 billion for domestic needs, including high-speed internet access and natural-disaster relief. The child-care funds would provide stabilization funding for over 225,000 child-care providers across the country, as many are struggling to stay open without federal support. The potential closure of child-care centers could have a detrimental impact on the workforce, particularly for working mothers. The Biden administration has prioritized improving child care and making it more affordable, and the requested funding would help preserve existing child-care slots and provide financial assistance to families.

via The Washington Post|

#biden-administration #child-care-crisis #congress

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Governor Evers' Funding Boost Delights Child Care Providers and Families in Wisconsin"

Gov. Tony Evers has allocated an additional $170 million in federal funding for Wisconsin's Child Care Counts program, ensuring its continuation through June 2025. The program, which started during the pandemic, was facing a funding shortage in January. Child care providers, like Jamie Annear-Feyrer from Big Oak Child Care Center, are relieved as the funding will allow centers to stay open and provide quality child care. While lawmakers are divided on the best solution to address the child care crisis, Annear-Feyrer believes long-term investment in the industry, particularly in teacher wages, is crucial.

via WKOW|

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business2 years ago•4 min saved

Addressing the Child Care Crisis: Companies and Funding Solutions Emerge in the US

Several companies in Nebraska are addressing the child care crisis by implementing innovative solutions. Hudl, a sports technology company, opened an on-site child care center at its headquarters, while nonprofit QLI partnered with startup Swishboom to connect its staff with vetted on-demand backup child care providers. The lack of affordable and quality child care has been a longstanding issue in Nebraska, and the pandemic has exacerbated the problem. The recent expiration of federal pandemic-era funding for child care providers further threatens working parents. These initiatives aim to attract and retain talent while supporting employees in balancing work and family responsibilities.

via KOLN|

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social-issues2 years ago•9 min saved

Child Care Crisis Looms as Pandemic Relief Funding Expires

The $24 billion in pandemic relief funding for child care in the United States has expired, leaving over 220,000 providers without financial support. The child care shortage already costs families $78 billion per year and businesses $23 billion per year. While politicians on both sides of the aisle agree on the need for affordable child care, there is disagreement on the best approach. Democrats propose committing $16 billion per year for the next five years, while the Chamber of Commerce favors tax credits. Without continued funding, the child care crisis is expected to worsen, leading to a continuing shortage of affordable services.

via The New York Times|

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