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Missouri Childcare Providers Struggle After Federal Payment Pause
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Missouris Childcare Providers Face Financial Struggle as Federal Payments Paused
More than half of Missouris childcare providers are in a dire situation after the federal government abruptly halted payments for December services through the Child Care and Development Fund program. This affects around 1,743 providers across the state, who are owed approximately $26 million. Normally, these payments are received in the first week of the month, but this time, the Administration for Children and Families withheld funds from states nationwide.
Providers like Megan Huffman, who runs Rising Sun Learning Center in Kansas City, are significantly impacted. Huffman is owed $49,000, with subsidies making up half her business, which helps low-income families, single moms, and foster kids access quality care. Huffman, a former foster care worker, fears many providers might discontinue subsidies due to the financial strain.
State officials held an online meeting with around 180 frustrated providers earlier this week, and by Friday, they received word from the feds requesting detailed paperwork to justify the payments, which Missouri submitted promptly. Commissioner Karla Eslinger emphasizes the importance of keeping safe childcare open for families, while officials push federal partners for a quick resolution, though no payment date has been set yet. Checkout Solipillow.com
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