In quotes: child care leaders at the White House

“Last week, White House officials welcomed leaders from 34 states across the country to discuss state actions to make child care more affordable for working families, increase child care provider supply, and improve job quality for child care workers.”

[Leaders from Massachusetts included State Senator Jason Lewis, State Representative Alice Peisch, and State Representative Danillo Sena.]

“At the convening, state leaders talked about progress they have made since the 2023 White House convening including successes from the most recent legislative session and discussed next steps for further state action on child care, such as serving more working families, lowering costs, and supporting providers.”

“Spurred by the historic actions the Biden-Harris Administration has taken, states across the country have made significant investments in child care as part of their budgets, expanded income eligibility for child care subsidies, and increased provider payment rates. Administration officials also highlighted their call to states to invest at least 0.5% of federal highway formula funds, which total nearly $50 billion per year, to expand and diversify their construction workforces, including by providing child care and other supportive services.”

— Readout of the White House States Convening on Child Care, September 27, 2024