States Help Child Care Centers Expand in Bid To Create More Slots, Lower Prices

Stateline

Jan 3, 2025

Describes the economic and workforce impacts of widespread childcare shortages and efforts by state lawmakers to support providers. Highlights legislative efforts to support growth in rural child care capacity, including a Nebraska grant program that supports the provision of child care services in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Child care · Community and economic development · Funding · Healthcare facilities · Legislation and regulations · Colorado · Nebraska · Oregon · Vermont