With an election looming this year, the Yukon government is moving to make good on more of its promises in its Putting People First strategy.
“Yukon families will have increased access to high-quality, affordable childcare options for their children starting on Apr. 1, 2021,” according to a news release from the government.
“Additionally, full-time early kindergarten programs will be offered in all rural Yukon schools starting in the 2021-22 school year.”
As part of these changes, the Child Care Services Unit will transfer to the Department of Education as of the same date.
The release also stated the government is “currently engaging with Yukon First Nations governments and key stakeholders, including childcare operators and education partners, on how to create a universal childcare model for Yukon based on the principles of affordability, accessibility and quality, and enhanced early kindergarten programming at all rural schools in Yukon.”
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Governor Parson said as Governor, he is committed to finding innovative ways to help Missouri working families.
Wednesday’s announcement includes a new $2.5 million grant opportunity for child care providers across the state. Child care providers may apply for a grant of up to $25,000 to support the needs of school age children who are virtually learning while in their care.
To help offset income loss due to low attendance during COVID-19, $12 million will be provided to fund 20 percent rate differential payments from January through May 2021 for Child Care Subsidy Program providers not currently receiving disproportionate share rate differential payments.
Today’s announcement also includes continuation of several vital child care benefits for low-income Missourians:
Missouri child care providers will receive $46 million to help “support the needs of working Missouri families, especially those with low incomes during COVID-19,” Gov. Parson announced Wednesday.