Kansas child care program faces low usage due to paperwork, poor communication, and low payments.

Kansas' child care subsidy program is seen as ineffective by providers due to excessive paperwork, poor communication, strict eligibility, and low reimbursement rates. Only 12% of eligible families use the program, lower than the national average of 14%. To boost participation, providers suggest higher reimbursement and direct payments. The state may revisit funding and work requirements in the upcoming legislative session.

November 09, 2024
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