Landon is one of an estimated 12,000 children who could lose their spots in after school and summer childcare once the state budget is finalized. House and Senate budgets include proposals to significantly alter eligibility requirements for families receiving childcare vouchers for after school and early education childcare. The majority of the children affected will be between 6 and 12 years old, as the new proposals will shift funding focus to the youngest children from poorer families to receive help. But area childcare advocates say the change could put children at risk by forcing parents to choose between work and leaving their children in potentially unsafe situations.
Posted on: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 15:41:49 +0000
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