Legislators to Restore Child Care Funding

Last week, lawmakers made a troubling decision to cut critical child care funding proposed by Governor Kehoe in the latest House budget. This funding would have ensured that child care subsidy providers are paid prospectively and based on enrollment — a model that reflects how private-pay families cover child care costs.

Stable, predictable payments are essential for keeping child care providers afloat, allowing them to continue serving families and ensuring that parents have access to affordable, reliable child care in their communities. Without this funding, many providers may struggle to stay open, worsening the child care crisis.

We need your help to restore this critical funding. Lawmakers need to hear from child care providers, parents, and community members about the real impact of this decision.

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