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Grants for Communities Working on Child Care

February 8, 2023 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas
Grants for Communities

Two grants are available to Kansas communities working to expand access to affordable, high-quality child care. The grants are based on the needs of your community and your level of

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For Families

More People Now Qualify for Child Care Assistance

November 15, 2022 | By Nichelle Adams
Funding Impacts Child Care. Child Care Assistance

The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) recently increased the initial eligibility income to 250% of the federal poverty level, which is much higher than many people realize.

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For Communities

American Rescue Plan (ARP) Child Care Stabilization Funds Impacts Kansas Children

October 28, 2022 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas
Funding Impacts Child Care. Child Care Assistance

The Administration for Children and Families released new data showing that child care stabilization funds provided in the American Rescue Plan (ARP) have served more than 200,000 child care providers, impacting as many as 9.5 million

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For Communities

Child Care Subsidies Matter

October 26, 2022 | By Reann Parker
Child Care Subsidies Matter

With the rising costs of food and other essentials, it’s more important than ever for providers to inform families about opportunities to reduce their child care tuition.

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For Communities

Top 5 Policies to Promote Children’s Health in Kansas

August 18, 2022 | By Heather Braum
Top 5 Policies to Promote Children’s Health in Kansas

Our government should prioritize health policy that gives every Kansas kid the opportunity to grow up healthy and

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For Communities

An Opportunity to Equitably Fund Child Care

January 4, 2022 | By MK Falgout
Two Well Dressed Professionals Walk Down Courthouse Steps Outdoors

Policymakers can leverage public resources slated for child care to create a more equitable

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