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Harris County to expand childcare for low-income families

By Chad Washington,

13 hours ago

HOUSTON ( KIAH ) — Harris County commissioners voted to expand a county childcare program aimed at helping low-income families.

Commissioners approved an extra $30 million for the program to open an additional 800 spots for kids under 4 years old across the county. It will also pay care providers $15 an hour.

Funds for the program come from the American Rescue Plan and it is funded through 2026.

Some critics worry that once federal funding runs out, the county won’t be able to continue funding the program.

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