Most politicians don’t even try to enact universal systems — the cost and complexity are daunting, and child care has long ...

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s announcement of universal free child care marked a historic milestone for New Mexico families.

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Section 1. Purpose and Policy. My Administration is dedicated to empowering mothers and fathers to raise their children in safe and loving homes. When crises prevent such an arrangement, our Nation’s ...

The nation’s first universal child care program is rolling out in one of its poorest states — sparking debate about cost, sustainability and who benefits most.

For the past eight years in the small city of Waupaca, Wisconsin, Susan Elandt has been a fixture for dozens of families — taking care of their children, some as early as 4:45 a.m., so they can get to ...

The waitlist for child care vouchers swelled to 10,000 children, forcing low-income working parents to rely on unstable care.

The soaring cost of child care in the U.S. can now exceed what families pay for housing or college. That's according to recently released data that outlines the heavy financial burden on the nearly 14 ...

When most people think of Social Security, they often associate it with retirement benefits. However, the program encompasses a variety of supports, including the lesser-known Child In Care benefit.

Immigrants must wait 5 years after receiving their qualified noncitizen status to enroll in Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Thirty-eight states and Washington, DC, have ...

Three more houses are to be adapted into "family-style" children's homes under a £3m plan. Each home will be co-designed by young people with care experience and will be run under Somerset Council's ...

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