Childcare Cliff: 3.2 Million Children Likely to Lose Spots With End of Federal Funds

Childcare Cliff: 3.2 Million Children Likely to Lose Spots With End of Federal Funds

The House GOP continues to threaten a government shutdown that could hurt families across the nation, and send the U.S. right over the childcare cliff.

This report was originally published by The Century Foundation .

Beginning Sept. 30, 2023, states will face a steep dropoff in federal childcare investment. Without congressional action, this cliff will have dire consequences.More than 3 million children are projected to lose access to childcare nationwide, and 70,000 childcare programs are likely to close. This will have ripple effects for parents forced out of work or to cut their work hours, for businesses who […]

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