Ohio child welfare leaders are working to bridge the gap between policy decisions at the Statehouse and the realities faced by front line caseworkers. Now, a statewide ridealong program is giving lawmakers a firsthand look at how children services agencies operate across Ohio.

Think of how many people want to work and can’t because they can’t afford child care. … If they can get child care, then they can get off the sidelines.”

Head Start has faced a series of escalating threats under the Trump administration. A recent administration budget proposal calls for a complete termination of the 60-year-old program. Eliminating the program would cut child care and supportive services ...

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz bragged about making it easier for people to get into the child care business during last year’s vice presidential debate with JD Vance, awkward resurfaced footage shows —

Jennifer Lee (left) keeps count of her classroom of kids at Postville Childcare Services in 2022. A pilot program that combined public funds with private donations in ten Iowa communities increased child care capacity without raising prices for families ...

As child care costs continue to soar, two Michigan members of Congress are proposing a national expansion of a program piloted in the Great Lakes State.

Parents must bring their child or children to a licensed health care professional for a well-child examination. The provider will certify that the exam was completed. Once Med-QUEST receives the provider’s completed form, a $50 prepaid incentive card will be mailed to the parent within four to six weeks.

An East San Jose nonprofit is providing economic mobility for residents, as well as affordable child care for the community. A child care program started by Grail Family Services has enabled 81% of participating women to earn their child care licenses to combat a dearth of facilities in East San Jose.

As 2025 comes to an end, two new programs are being introduced to help child care providers make the most out of New Hampshire’s Child Care Scholarship Program: presumptive eligibility and prospective payments.