Missouri Child Care Subsidy Cuts Could Hit Foster Kids, Low-Income ...

Missouri child care subsidy cuts could hit foster kids, low-income ...

Missouri child care subsidy cuts could hit foster kids, low-income families hardest

State Rep. Dirk Deaton, a Republican from Seneca, presents legislation to a House committee on Sept. 4, 2025 (Tim Bommel/Missouri House Communications). Every child who starts at Lemay Child and Family Center in St. Louis County receives a developmental screening during their first month of attendance.  Based on these screenings, kids can receive speech or occupational therapy at the center, and staff can connect families with community support …

Press Release: House Budget Committee Approves Cuts to Child Care, Impacting Children with Disabilities, Children in Foster Care

The Missouri House Budget Committee today failed to restore a proposed $51 million cut to the state’s child care subsidy program, leaving the reduction intact as the budget moves to the full House floor. The proposal includes language prohibiting the state from paying providers based on enrollment and on a prospective basis, and eliminates enhancements that provide additional financial support for providers serving children with special needs fo…

Missouri budget proposal cuts millions from Missouri's child care subsidy program

Hundreds of Missouri families are already on the states child care subsidy waitlist that went into effect 10 days ago. A new budget proposal could cut millions from the same program.