Senators Shaheen and Ernst propose a 5-year military family childcare pilot program, partnering with up to 12 private/public centers & AmeriCorps volunteers starting 2026.

Senators Shaheen and Ernst propose a pilot program to address military families' child care shortage. The bipartisan initiative will establish a 5-year program beginning in 2026, in which the Defense Department will partner with up to 12 private and public childcare centers near military installations. The bill also includes partnering with AmeriCorps to place volunteers in eligible childcare centers to help tackle the national childcare worker shortage, aiding military families in accessing reliable childcare.

April 18, 2024
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