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Staff outlines Wisconsin childcare assistance changes; authority asks whether daycare buildings could qualify for façade grants
Summary
Staff told the Kenosha Redevelopment Authority that Wisconsin policy changes increase child care subsidy coverage and provider payments, and authority members asked staff to consider whether daycare buildings could be eligible for facade assistance.
City staff told the authority on Oct. 21 that several changes and programs in Wisconsin aim to increase financial support for child care providers and families.
Staff said the Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy program was increased in the most recent biennial budget so that statewide it will cover 75% of a slot's cost (previously 41% statewide), covering eligible low-income families participating in work, education or training programs. Staff said Kenosha County Job Center coordinates Wisconsin Shares locally.
Staff described the Child Care Bridge…
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