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NYC parents
fromFuturism
2 hours ago

Lawmakers Want to Cut Low-Income Schoolchildren Off from the Internet

Senate voted along party lines to repeal free internet access for low-income children.
fromNew York Amsterdam News
7 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Children's Museum receives $100,000 grant to sponsor free field trips

The NYC Council has granted $100,000 to the Brooklyn Children's Museum to support free field trips for low-income families.
NYC parents
fromFuturism
2 hours ago

Lawmakers Want to Cut Low-Income Schoolchildren Off from the Internet

Senate voted along party lines to repeal free internet access for low-income children.
fromNew York Amsterdam News
7 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Children's Museum receives $100,000 grant to sponsor free field trips

The NYC Council has granted $100,000 to the Brooklyn Children's Museum to support free field trips for low-income families.
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NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
6 days ago

NYC freezes child care voucher enrollment for low-income families amid state budget fight

NYC stops enrolling low-income families in a child care voucher program due to a state budget shortfall.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
5 days ago

NYC shuts down child care subsidy enrollment amid feud with Hochul

New York City halts enrollment for child care vouchers due to budget disputes with the state.
fromAustin Monitor
8 months ago
Austin

County commissioners approve tax rate election to raise $75M for child care - Austin Monitor

Travis County proposes a tax increase to fund child care services, potentially creating thousands of new slots and improving access for low-income families.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
6 days ago

NYC freezes child care voucher enrollment for low-income families amid state budget fight

NYC stops enrolling low-income families in a child care voucher program due to a state budget shortfall.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
5 days ago

NYC shuts down child care subsidy enrollment amid feud with Hochul

New York City halts enrollment for child care vouchers due to budget disputes with the state.
fromAustin Monitor
8 months ago
Austin

County commissioners approve tax rate election to raise $75M for child care - Austin Monitor

Travis County proposes a tax increase to fund child care services, potentially creating thousands of new slots and improving access for low-income families.
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#new-york-city
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

NYC parents shut out from childcare vouchers as Adams and Hochul spar over who will pay for the $1B program

New York City families are being waitlisted for child care vouchers due to budget disputes between Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NYC Mayor Adams makes last-minute push to cut taxes for low-income earners as Albany haggles over budget

Mayor Eric Adams proposed to cut income taxes for low-income New Yorkers to alleviate financial burdens, particularly for working-class families.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

NYC parents shut out from childcare vouchers as Adams and Hochul spar over who will pay for the $1B program

New York City families are being waitlisted for child care vouchers due to budget disputes between Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NYC Mayor Adams makes last-minute push to cut taxes for low-income earners as Albany haggles over budget

Mayor Eric Adams proposed to cut income taxes for low-income New Yorkers to alleviate financial burdens, particularly for working-class families.
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Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Trump Is Stalling Millions Of Dollars In Federal Housing Subsidies. Here Is Where The Most Affordable Housing Could Disappear

Funding cuts from the Trump administration jeopardize affordable housing for low-income families.
Renovation
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

White House Eyes Overhaul of Federal Housing Aid to the Poor

Potential cuts to housing programs may jeopardize rental assistance for millions of low-income families.
The overhaul could replace Section 8 vouchers with limited housing grants to states, affecting assistance access.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Trump Is Stalling Millions Of Dollars In Federal Housing Subsidies. Here Is Where The Most Affordable Housing Could Disappear

Funding cuts from the Trump administration jeopardize affordable housing for low-income families.
Renovation
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

White House Eyes Overhaul of Federal Housing Aid to the Poor

Potential cuts to housing programs may jeopardize rental assistance for millions of low-income families.
The overhaul could replace Section 8 vouchers with limited housing grants to states, affecting assistance access.
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SF politics
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Rep. Moulton calls out 'chainsawing of our government' in DOGE cuts

Federal budget cuts are significantly impacting low-income families in Massachusetts, threatening essential services like heating assistance and Medicaid.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Everyday cooking

I'm a mom who feeds my family of 3 with $200 monthly and food bank hauls. Here are my top 2 tips for saving money on groceries.

Using food banks can help families with food insecurity manage their budgets effectively.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Some Head Start childcare centers say they can't get federal funds. They're paying staff out of pocket and worried about closing: 'Folks are scared.'

Federal funding disruptions impact childcare centers serving low-income families, risking staff pay and operational viability.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 months ago

In states that ban abortion, social safety net programs often fail families

Tennessee faces criticism for inadequate social services and maternal support for women, especially following strict abortion bans.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

To turn Britain around, we need a proper understanding of life for poorer workers | Torsten Bell

Understanding the current challenges faced by low- and middle-income Britain is essential for effective change.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

1.45 million California students are chronically absent. Can recess and cash get them back?

Chronic absenteeism remains a critical issue in schools, especially among low-income families, even as some rates show improvement post-pandemic.
Business
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

The Federal Child Tax Credit Allowed Some Parents to Go It Alone

The enhanced Child Tax Credit allowed low-income mothers to leave unwanted partners during the pandemic, positively impacting family stability and personal autonomy.
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