Democrats push for Wisconsin to subsidize child care as federal funding runs out

A different approach to child care

Interview transcript:  Terry Gerton This is an interesting topic and we’ve done a couple of stories on it lately. We’ve talked about [the Office of Personnel Management] closing its oversight office for federal childcare centers and federal buildings and the staffing challenges that [the Defense Department] is facing in its DoD childcare network. But let’s talk specifically today from the perspective of a military family. What sorts of childcare…

What Babies Need from Congress Right Now

Last week, parents from every corner of America headed to Capitol Hill — strollers, diaper bags and all — to demand that Congress protect and strengthen critical early childhood programs that millions of babies rely on. Babies can’t speak for themselves, so families and early childhood advocates are raising their voices to demand that Congress invest in our youngest kids’ health, development and future. Their trip to Washington, D.C., could not …

Democrats push for Wisconsin to subsidize child care as federal funding runs out

Without renewed funding, one in every four child care providers could shutter and 80% of facilities expect to raise prices.

Sen. Adam Gómez Secures Funding for Childcare Programming in Springfield

BOSTON — State Sen. Adam Gómez announced that an initiative he sponsored during the Senate budget debate aimed at boosting childcare programming in Springfield was adopted by the body. Through an amendment submitted by the third-term Senator, Square One will receive $50,000 to support at-risk children, addressing learning gaps and preparing students for school achievement. “Square One’s investment in me at an early age led to me becoming the fir…

Norma Foley to introduce childcare fee cap for parents

The Minister for Children Norma Foley has said that she will be introducing a fee cap for childcare, saying that costs are ‘far too high.’ A new Ispos B&A Poll published by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality found that 49% of parents of pre-school age children and 53% of parents of school-age children found it easy to pay for childcare. Following the publication of the report, Minister Foley said that while there’s been a 50% re…