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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- The Trump administration has announced a freeze on federal Child Care and Development Funds, causing concern in Michigan. These funds assist low-income families in paying for child care for children under 13 while parents work, attend school, or undergo job training. The administration has stated that more evidence is needed on how states are utilizing these funds.
Lindsey Potter, the board chair of the Childcare Providers Association of Michigan, expressed that the decision affects more than just daycare facilities. Potter says families may have to choose between paying for daycare out of pocket to continue their jobs or leaving the workforce to stay home with the kids. She noted that while the pause creates uncertainty, it could potentially have a positive impact by eliminating fraud in the long term.
The funding freeze has left many families and childcare providers in Michigan anxious about the future. As the administration seeks more transparency and accountability, the outcome of this decision remains to be seen.
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