CHILD CARE FUNDING - Across the nation, more than 70,000 child care programs are on the verge of closing because of the federal child care stabilization grant program ended in September, according to an analysis by The Century Foundation. The report predicts these program closures could impact more than three million children. On Capitol Hill, Democrats are pushing for the approval of President Biden’s $16 billion request to sustain this sector. But without Republican support, this effort faces an uphill battles. Some Republicans question how to fund these benefits. We break down the potential impact of these looming closures and how both parties are responding.
