The Biden administration announced Thursday that more than $13 million in grants have been proposed to support child care programs at higher education institutions, according to a press release.
The funding is awarded as part of the “Childcare Access Measures for School Parents” program and is intended to meet the needs of parents of low-income students, according to the release.
“I am a big believer in campus child care programs because of how they break down barriers to upskilling and postsecondary education attainment for parents of young children,” U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said in a statement. Because I have seen it,” he said.
The Biden administration distributed funding ranging from $65,700 to $500,000 to 34 higher education institutions, according to the announcement. The University of Illinois trustee was one of several universities to receive $500,000.
For the first time, CCAMPIS applicants were encouraged to suggest ways to improve the quality of childcare services they provide, the statement said.
The statement added that these proposals include increasing wages for child care workers, which will lead to better care, improved child outcomes and reduced turnover.
CCAMPIS applicants were encouraged to submit proposals that align with President Biden’s executive orders to increase access to quality care and support caregivers.
The order aims to improve the quality of campus-based child care provided to children of low-income student parents, including increasing compensation and providing support services for early childhood teachers. included, the statement said.
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