Opinion
The financial strain on working families has become increasingly evident.
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Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Twelve
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- Opinion
child care stories
State
The event, "Clearing the Path: The Business Case for Child Care," will be held on Jan. 25 in Birmingham.
Opinion
With rising costs and a lack of options, child care is a growing obstacle for working parents.
News
Licensed child care providers may apply for the grants that pay for quarterly bonuses of $3,000.
State
Grant applications will be accepted through Aug. 16, 2023.
News
DHR has awarded 8,430 grants to providers since the initiative was announced in November 2021.
Opinion
Affordable and accessible child care is crucial to Alabama’s working families and the future of our workforce.
State
Qualified applicants will receive $2,000 for each daytime child care slot, double the original grant amount.
Legislature
Advocates on Monday called on the Legislature to approve a combined $42 million increase in state investments.
State
Licensed child care providers have until March 17 to apply for the grants.