All articles tagged with #child care funds
Originally Published 5 days ago — by Axios
The Trump administration has frozen approximately $10 billion in federal child care and social services funds for five states, citing concerns over systemic fraud and requesting detailed recipient data, which could delay payments and harm low-income families.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
The Trump administration has frozen federal child care funds nationwide, focusing on verifying programs amid allegations of fraud, particularly in Minnesota, leading to political controversy and concerns about impacts on families and providers.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by AP News
Minnesota has until January 9 to provide the federal government with data on child care providers and recipients amid allegations of fraud, which the state disputes after inspections found no issues. The Trump administration has frozen federal child care funds to Minnesota, citing concerns over misuse, but the state maintains that investigations are ongoing and that the program is operating normally. The situation has sparked political controversy, with federal and state officials involved in ongoing investigations and discussions about the impact on families and providers.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by AP News
The Trump administration has frozen child care funds nationwide, citing fraud concerns, especially targeting Minnesota, and requiring increased verification from states, amid political controversy and investigations into alleged fraud in Somali-run centers.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by PBS
The Trump administration has frozen federal child care funds nationwide, with a focus on Minnesota due to recent fraud schemes in Somali-run day care centers, requiring all states to provide additional verification before receiving funding, amid political controversy and investigations into broader welfare programs.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by AP News
The Trump administration announced the freezing of child care funds to Minnesota and demanded an audit due to alleged widespread fraud, particularly involving Somali-operated centers, amidst ongoing investigations into previous large-scale fraud schemes. Minnesota officials and community leaders have criticized the move, viewing it as politicized and unfairly targeting the Somali community, while the administration emphasizes efforts to combat fraud and ensure accountability.