In another boost to the state’s economy through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson has made a recent announcement concerning working families who pay child care.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will provide over $11 million to these Nebraska families.
“We all know child care expenses can present a real Catch-22 for working families, but this is especially true when so many are struggling to make ends meet.” said Senator Nelson. “Providing child care for working Nebraska families is not just vital to Nebraska’s economic security, but it also offers working parents peace of mind by knowing that their child is safe.”
The funds will help provide quality child care opportunities to families whose children require care while they work, seek employment, or receive job training or education said Nelson.
The funding will be provided in the form of vouchers to families, but will also be used for quality improvements in child care facilities. Tribal governments in the state of Nebraska will also receive over $200,000 in funds for the same purpose.