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Publication Date: February 2004
Publisher: Center for Law and Social Policy
Author(s): Jennifer Mezey
Research Area: Social conditions
Type: Brief
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
Child care subsidies help low-income families work and leave welfare, but funding shortfalls are forcing states to enact restrictive policies that are hurting poor families and efforts to promote their employment and earnings. The Administrations recently proposed FY 2005 budget would make this situation even worse. This paper includes excerpts from recent press coverage about child care restrictions and cutbacks in 15 states.