Human Services to Support Rural Health – News

HHS: Improving Child Care Access, Affordability, and Stability in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF); Corrections Federal Register

Jun 24, 2024 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) making technical corrections to the March 1, 2024, final rule regarding childcare access, affordability, and stability in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). These correcting amendments are effective June 24, 2024.

Source: Federal Register

view details

Child Care Workers Caught in Middle of Michigan's Broken Child Care System

May 8, 2024 - Provides overview of childcare shortages across Michigan and highlights the experiences of rural child care providers. Notes that the most severe shortages are concentrated in rural northern Michigan. Examines challenges related to the current public subsidy system and ongoing workforce shortages.

Source: Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan

view details

Sen. Ossoff Working to Expand Childcare in Rural Georgia

May 3, 2024 - Outlines new bipartisan legislation which seeks to expand access to child care in rural Georgia. Notes that 55% of rural children under 5 live in child care deserts.

Source: Office of Senator Jon Ossoff

view details