Colorado Families Face Uncertainty Amid Federal Child Care Funding Cuts

Colorado families face uncertainty amid federal child care funding cuts

The Trump administration's freeze on $10 billion in federal child care and family assistance funding continues to create uncertainty for Colorado families and providers, even as the policy faces legal challenges.In January, the administration initiated the freeze targeting five states, including Colorado, citing concerns about misuse of funds and fraud. While the freeze has been temporarily blocked, child care providers and families remain conce…

Senator opposes funding freeze for Colorado child care

(COLORADO SPRINGS) -- Colorado Senator John Hickenlooper visited Colorado Springs on Thursday to address challenges facing the child care community amid a proposal by the Trump Administration to freeze certain federal funding. The administration cited concerns regarding widespread fraud and the misuse of taxpayer dollars, though Hickenlooper said there is no evidence of such issues [...]