Restoring Care 4 Kids to Meet TANF Reauthorization Requirements

A combination of factors predict an impending child care crisis for Connecticut, unless addressed:

• Care 4 Kids funding has consistently been cut.
• Connecticut is relying more heavily on federal funds for child care.
• Much Care 4 Kids funding goes unspent and lapses back into the General Fund.
• Care 4 Kids reimbursement rates are too low.
• The need for child care funding is high, and expected to increase.