Trump administration weighs redirecting child-care aid to stay-at-home parents
A still-unreleased plan could redirect some federal child-care aid to certain stay-at-home parents, raising legal, funding and eligibility questions.
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ACF awards $7.3 million to 10 states for foster-care prevention systems
Ten states will use one-time federal grants to build provider, referral and reimbursement systems for family-support services before foster-care removal.
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Child care aid waitlists leave families waiting across much of U.S.
An AP analysis found child care assistance waitlists in 23 states and the District of Columbia, while other states turned away applicants.
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2026 employer child-care credit expands workplace-care incentives
The IRS has expanded the employer child-care credit, but families benefit only if businesses offer care, subsidies or referral services.
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More U.S. Adults Are Living in Multigenerational Households as Families Balance Housing and Caregiving Needs
A Federal Reserve report finds that 2% of U.S. adults lived with both a parent and an adult child, while childcare access varied sharply by family income.
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New federal data show child care and multigenerational caregiving remain major household pressures
Census and Federal Reserve analyses released in 2026 document the costs of paid child care and the growing prevalence of adults living with both a parent and an adult child.
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Federal child-care oversight shifts toward verified attendance
A nationwide HHS review is examining state child-care enrollment, attendance and billing controls as a new rule gives states more payment flexibility.
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VA caregiver protections extended through 2028 for legacy families
A VA rule protects a defined group of longtime veteran caregivers from reassessment-based stipend cuts through September 30, 2028, with exceptions.
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How the New Federal Child-Care Rule Could Affect Families and Providers
The federal child-care rule restores state flexibility on copayments, provider payments and attendance policies. Families should watch for state-level changes.
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New Census estimates show America getting older as its middle-aged population shrinks
The U.S. population grew 3.1% through 2025, but the 45-to-64 population fell while the number of people 65 and older rose sharply.