All proposed legislative budgets are proposing a $41 million dollar funding cut to vital early learning programs, including the Working Connections Child Care subsidy. This subsidy currently helps over 40,000 families who are working or going to school afford high-quality child care.
Without it, these families risk losing their jobs or educational opportunities which poses a significant risk in their ability to secure and maintain housing stability, food security, and overall financial independence.
Proposed cuts:
- The current bills would cap the number of families receiving the subsidy, leaving thousands without child care.
- They would also drop the child care provider reimbursement rate from 85% to 75% of the Market Rate Value, meaning that families will pay higher co-pays and/or child care providers will make less per child enrolled in WCCC.
YOU can take action in two ways: Contact the legislative finance committees and share your opinion, and/or share your story about how WCCC has impacted you!
Contact the Finance Committee
Email the legislative committee members NOW and let them know to protect funding for Working Connections Child Care.
Share Your Story
Have you personally seen the benefits that WCCC offers to families and child care providers? Share your story here!