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Child‑care assistance faces shortfall in governor’s FY26 proposal; department may pause new enrollments without $25–$30M more
Summary
The department told the Assembly that the governor’s budget adds about $79.5M for child care but still leaves a $25–$30M gap; Commissioner Edelman said current enrollees would keep coverage but new enrollments could be paused and family co‑pays raised unless the Legislature restores funding.
Legislators pressed Department of Human Services officials about the governor’s proposed funding for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). Commissioner Sarah Edelman said the budget provides an additional $79.5 million for child‑care subsidies but that, based on utilization trends, the department projects a shortfall of roughly…
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