New child care subsidies kick in for Vermont families

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New child care subsidies kick in for Vermont families

WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont parents are getting a big boost to help them afford child care.The state’s sweeping child care law last year expanded income criteria for families to qualify for financial assistance.A family of four earning up to $124,800 can now qualify for assistance. About 500 families could be eligible for more benefits, which would mean they wouldn’t pay more than $250 a week for child care.State leaders say it makes Vermont…