States Innovate to Make Child Care Affordable and Accessible

With federal support dwindling, states like New Mexico, Washington, and Kentucky are introducing sustainable funding solutions for child care.

New Mexico funds child care through petroleum revenue, making it free for nearly all families.
Washington state uses a tax on investment profits to expand free preschool and child care vouchers.
Kentucky offers free or reduced-cost child care to parents working in the child care industry.
These state initiatives aim to support working parents and boost local economies.
Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers recognize the economic importance of accessible child care.