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COVID Relief Empowers Black-Owned Child Care Providers

5/30/2025

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COVID-19 relief funding has provided crucial stability for licensed home-based child care providers, particularly benefiting Black-owned programs. As states seek to bolster financial support for the child care workforce, there’s a growing call for inclusive research and the voices of Black educators to shape effective policies that truly address community needs.

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Story summary

COVID-19 relief funding has provided crucial stability for licensed home-based child care providers, particularly benefiting Black-owned programs. As states seek to bolster financial support for the child care workforce, there’s a growing call for inclusive research and the voices of Black educators to shape effective policies that truly address community needs.