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Federal Funding Freeze Threatens Childcare for 6,000 Families

4/13/2025

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As Congress takes a break, officials are urged to connect with constituents about vital programs like Child Care Works, Medicaid, and SNAP that support families. The Executive Director of Community Connections for Children warns that a federal funding freeze could threaten childcare for 6,000 families in Southcentral PA, putting their jobs at risk.

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As Congress takes a break, officials are urged to connect with constituents about vital programs like Child Care Works, Medicaid, and SNAP that support families. The Executive Director of Community Connections for Children warns that a federal funding freeze could threaten childcare for 6,000 families in Southcentral PA, putting their jobs at risk.