Escobar Introduces Act to Aid Military Spouses and Child Care

State awards Berkshire United Way $400K to pilot employer-backed child care program

With Berkshire County facing a shortage of more than 1,500 child care slots, the state is investing $400,000 in a pilot program aimed at making child care more affordable for working families.

Escobar introduces act to aid military spouses and child care

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, introduced the Military Spouse Employment and Child Care Readiness Act legislation that would direct the Department of Defense to identify ways to strengthen the military child care workforce while creating meaningful employment opportunities for military spouses. Military families frequently relocate, which forces spouses to [...]

New $1M Program Targets Westchester’s Child Care Shortage With Wage Boosts

A $1 million pilot program designed to boost wages for Westchester child care workers comes as centers face staffing shortages, rising costs and long waitlists.

FFYF State Fact Sheets: Child Care and Early Learning, 2026

Reliable, affordable child care is essential for working families, employers, and the economy. It enables parents to work or pursue education, gives children a strong start, and helps businesses build a stable workforce. Yet in every state, too many families struggle to find and afford the care they need. FFYF’s 2026 State Fact Sheets on child care and early learning provide state-by-state data for all 50 states and Washington, DC, showing how f…