States are quietly cutting child care funding — and families are out of options
Facing budget shortfalls due to the end of COVID funding, cuts to Medicaid and tariffs, states are turning to one place for cuts: child care.
Facing budget shortfalls due to the end of COVID funding, cuts to Medicaid and tariffs, states are turning to one place for cuts: child care.
The state has not made it easy for families after the so-called Medicaid unwinding in 2023, when COVID-related coverage protections were lifted.
The report finds that it is essential to prioritize equitable health and education in improving the chances of a better future for Latino children.