White House details plan to cut childcare costs for low-income families
WASHINGTON — The White House introduced new proposed actions Tuesday to reduce the cost of child care and strengthen a block grant program that helps low-income families access care. Proposed Actions Expand President Joe Biden's April Campaign executive order direct the Department of Health and Human Services to work on policies to reduce child care costs for families who benefit from the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). Vice President Kamala Harris detailed the announcement on a call with reporters, emphasizing that child care is a "critical issue" for many families. “I strongly believe that when we raise the status…
