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Orange County approves funding to cover existing child-care subsidy recipients for 12 months; new applicants being denied due to state-driven shortfall
Summary
The legislature approved a supplemental appropriation to cover day-care services for currently eligible recipients for the next 12 months; legislators said the county has halted approvals for new applicants because state expansion of eligibility has depleted county funds.
The Orange County Legislature unanimously approved a supplemental appropriation on Aug. 14 to the Department of Social Services to cover child-care assistance for currently eligible families for the next 12 months.
Legislator Ramos explained the action and warned that the appropriation does not expand access for new applicants. “This funding…
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