Families
Local Child Care Data Now Available
A new feature on the Child Care Aware of Minnesota website allows users to search for local child care data about their Minnesota region. The data includes the total number of young children, the number of licensed child care programs by type, the regional average weekly rates, and desired and licensed program capacity. This real-time…
Read MoreEmpowering Families to Ask Questions
Searching for child care can be a difficult process. There are so many factors to consider, and we know from research that cost is utmost in parents’ minds. However, we also want parents to be empowered to ask important questions before they select a child care program. Our publication Finding Child Care: A Guide for…
Read MoreMore Financial Help for Families with Children: The Child Tax Credit
In the child care world, we usually focus on the economic policies that directly affect families’ ability to pay for the cost of child care – programs like the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), Early Learning Scholarships, and the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit. However, this summer’s temporary expansion of the Child Tax Credit…
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