USA Today

Billions in federal child care relief just expired. Costs are already skyrocketing.

BriAnne Moline has been “seriously considering” shutting down the early-childhood education program she runs out of her home near Missoula, Montana. The 38-year-old single mom of four has sacrificed a ...
abc13

Child care providers in Fort Bend County surprised more people aren't taking advantage of assistance

RICHMOND, Texas (KTRK) -- After adding millions for child care relief, providers are surprised more parents aren't taking advantage of the program. There are several programs to help Fort Bend County ...
Houston Public Media

With funding ending, 44% of child care programs likely to close within the next year, survey says

The Child Care Relief Funds has ended, which is leaving many child care facilities and families wondering how to move forward. Child Care Relief Funds (CCRF) ending will likely lead to closure of ...
Houston Press

Families Scramble for Childcare Amid Staff Shortages, Declining Funding and 4-Day School Weeks

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abc13

Some child care providers expect to close after House leaves $2.3 billion proposal off final budget

Tracy Hanson teared up at her dining table last May. The Killeen child care operator had gotten word from Austin that Texas legislators would not fund her child care center or any other center in the ...
The Connecticut Mirror

As COVID relief funds wane, Connecticut must invest in fixing child care

CT Mirror’s independent, nonprofit journalism depends on reader support. Beginning this fall, child care providers, early childhood educators, and families across the state will no longer be able to ...