#low-income-families
#low-income-families

Trump administration withholds $6 billion for school programs

The decision to withhold over $6 billion in federal grants jeopardizes after-school and summer programs, risking significant impact on low-income families who rely on these services.

US politics

Cars

fromThe Mercury News

fromwww.newyorkfamily.com

Is your car's AC leaking? California program pays 90% of repair cost

The Cool Air Rebate Program provides financial assistance for low-income Californians to fix car A/C coolant leaks, reducing health risks from heat exposure.

#child-care

NYC parents

New NYC Budget Expands 2K Child Care, Boosts Special Needs Services, and Adds $220M in Child Care Vouchers New York Family

fromChalkbeat

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.

fromGothamist

fromwww.newyorkfamily.com

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

11 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

New NYC Budget Expands 2K Child Care, Boosts Special Needs Services, and Adds $220M in Child Care Vouchers New York Family

fromChalkbeat

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.

fromGothamist

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

11 months ago

Austin

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

more#child-care

fromBKReader

New York to Deliver Summer Food Aid to Support Over 2 Million Children

"As New York's first Mom Governor, I'm committed to doing everything in my power to help kids and families across the state."

Brooklyn

#affordable-housing

Silicon Valley real estate

San Jose low-income families get shot at home ownership - San Jose Spotlight

NYC real estate

These Are the American Cities With the Most Federally Subsidized Affordable Housing

Retirement

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.

Silicon Valley real estate

San Jose low-income families get shot at home ownership - San Jose Spotlight

NYC real estate

These Are the American Cities With the Most Federally Subsidized Affordable Housing

Retirement

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.

more#affordable-housing

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk

The cost of living payment that could help you pay the bills

The decision to extend Household Support for another year is welcome news for those facing cost-of-living pressures and anyone in financial hardship.

UK news

Bramson: Finding common ground in Silicon Valley - San Jose Spotlight

The escalating cost of living in Santa Clara County is a critical emergency affecting low-income families.

Right-wing politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

Trump's big, beautiful' bill is built on falsehoods about low-income families | Brigid Schulte and Haley Swenson

Republicans are justifying cuts to safety net programs with false narratives about laziness, while most recipients are already working.

Public health

fromtime.com

As Fluoride Bans Spread, Who Will Be Hit the Hardest?

Banning fluoride in public water could raise cavities and dental costs, harming low-income children the most.

Healthcare

fromBusiness Insider

These are the Americans who could be most affected by the GOP's planned changes to Medicaid

Proposed Medicaid funding cuts could severely impact children, low-income millennials, and residents of certain states, reducing their access to essential healthcare services.

fromFuturism

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 Post

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.

fromFast Company

Here's why Trump's plan to gut Head Start will hurt you, even if you don't have kids

The Trump administration's proposal to cut Head Start funding would severely impact low-income families and essential workers, disrupting childcare and community support.

fromwww.nytimes.com

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.

SF politics

fromBoston.com

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.

NYC politics

fromNew York Post

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.

fromBusiness Insider

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.

"There's no shame in taking advantage of things you need, and food is a basic human right that everyone should have access to."

Everyday cooking

SF parents