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Childcare Crisis Leaves Families Stranded | Odessa News
Childcare costs are skyrocketing, but for low-income families, foster parents, and those experiencing homelessness, the crisis is worse—hundreds of thousands are stuck on waitlists across 23 states. Since 2023, funding gaps after pandemic relief ended have left parents scrambling, forcing them to cut back, rely on friends, or bring kids to work. In Indiana, foster parent Meygan Maloney applied for vouchers but landed on a waitlist, leaving her family drowning in bills despite part-time work. The state’s response? $200 million from surplus funds has moved 8,000 kids off the list—with more to…
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