GOVERNOR MARTINEZ IS TRYING TO GET MORE ELIGIBLE FAMILIES TO APPLY FOR FEDERALLY-FUNDED CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE. CURRENTLY FAMILIES CAN’T MAKE MORE THAN 150-PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE TO BE ELIGIBLE. BUT THAT’S NOW BEING RAISED TO 200-PERCENT.
THE PROGRAM SUBSIDIZES THE COST OF CHILD CARE FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES THAT ARE WORKING OR GOING TO SCHOOL.
