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Delegate Edelson seeks statewide expansion of Baltimore first-responder childcare pilot
Summary
Delegate Mark Edelson told the Ways and Means Committee HB 12-45 would extend a Baltimore pilot that provides childcare navigation and monthly allowances to first responders, funding allowances for 400 families with a $1.2 million pool split between state and city. He cited pilot metrics showing high satisfaction and retention effects.
Delegate Mark Edelson asked the Ways and Means Committee for a favorable report on House Bill 12-45, which would expand a Baltimore City pilot that provides childcare navigation services and monthly allowances tailored to shift work for police officers to include firefighters, paramedics and other first responders.
"First responders protect our communities 24 hours a day, 7 days a week," Edelson said in his presentation, noting that many childcare options…
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