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Committee members debate use of TANF money for childcare workforce incentive; HHS says federal limits constrain use
Summary
Senators questioned whether TANF funds can be used for a childcare workforce incentive. HHS finance staff said TANF/CCDF transfer limits mean the department cannot deploy additional TANF for the proposed workforce grants and recommended removing the TANF appropriation.
Senators pressed the Department of Health and Human Services on whether Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds could finance a childcare workforce incentive included in the house budget.
Senator Rosemont and others said New Hampshire has sizable TANF reserves and argued the funds could help rebuild childcare capacity by supporting staff compensation and…
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