In a new report released Tuesday, the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute dissected the latest data from Child Care Aware of America to assess how the state’s childcare offerings and costs have changed over the years. The analysis shows that Granite State families are facing increased economic strain due to rising childcare costs and reduced […]
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On Friday, New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed Senate Bill 608 into law, which allows retirees taking care of children to access the state’s childcare assistance program. For eligible families, the NH Child Care Scholarship Program provides funds for childcare through direct payments to daycare and out–of–school time providers for children up to 13 years […]
Every three years, the federal government redetermines how much money to give New Hampshire for childcare subsidies. In New Hampshire, childcare subsidies are funded primarily by the federal Child Care and Development Fund. How much money the state receives is determined after it submits a required statistical analysis of statewide childcare costs and a plan […]
Affordability, availability, and access to early education and childcare are large problems for New Hampshire families and families nationwide. In northern New England, these issues are intensified due to sprawling childcare deserts in rural areas, the region’s high cost of living, and housing challenges that make it harder for families to stay. Demographically, there are […]