In Congress, the second expansion of the Child Tax Credit is expected to provide some Connecticut families with much-needed help and one local organization hopes it s only a first step. The Center on Budget Policy and Priorities reported the new tax credit would benefit 16-million low-income children nationally in its first year, including 119,000 in Connecticut. Emily Byrne, executive director of Connecticut Voices for Children, said state action could build on the federal progress. .
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In the 2023 Nebraska Rural Poll 61% agreed there s a shortage of affordable child care in their communities, and more than 75% said their communities should do more to address this need. Sen. John Fredrickson, D-Omaha, focused on recruiting and retaining child care providers in his priority bill, Legislative Bill 856. .
In Pennsylvania, a unique mobile classroom brings education and support directly to unhoused youths. More than 3,100 school-aged children in Allegheny County experienced homelessness during the 2021-2022 school year. A.J. .
In the 2023 Nebraska Rural Poll 61% agreed there s a shortage of affordable child care in their communities, and more than 75% said their communities should do more to address this need. Sen. John Fredrickson focused on recruiting and retaining child care providers in his priority bill, Legislative Bill 856. .