2,000 childcare families face funding threat due to $34M shortfall; advocates demand West Virginia lawmakers address the issue.
Families, providers, and advocates gathered at the West Virginia Capitol on August 25, demanding lawmakers address a $34M funding shortfall threatening 2,000 families in the childcare assistance program. The federal government requires states to reimburse childcare centers based on enrollment, not attendance, and while emergency funds cover costs, a long-term plan is lacking. The rally coincided with legislators' return for interim meetings to discuss childcare issues.
August 25, 2024
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