New Hampshire
Working families in New Hampshire need accessible, affordable, quality child care and early learning opportunities for their children.
Currently, federal and state early learning programs reach thousands of young children and their families in New Hampshire. But too many working families in New Hampshire are missing out. As a direct result of child care issues, the New Hampshire economy loses millions of dollars each year in the form of lost earnings, productivity, and revenue.
There are 77k children ages 5 and under in New Hampshire
70% of these children have all available parents in the workforce
The typical annual cost of child care in New Hampshire is around $12,000
The Child Care and Development Block Grant only reaches 13% of eligible families. This federal program helps low-income parents afford child care
New Hampshire’s economy loses $500M annually due to child care challenges
New Hampshire: In The Headlines
Opinion: Investments in child care will be key to Granite State’s economic future
New Hampshire Bulletin | September 12, 2023
In New Hampshire, many families looking to enroll their children in a child care program face significant barriers, with affordability and accessibility posing substantial challenges.
The State of Child Care in New Hampshire: End of one-time federal investments may reduce industry stability
Manchester Link | February 5, 2024
After this funding source is gone, the public finances dedicated to supporting New Hampshire’s child care sector will be reduced to the same levels that preceded 2020.
Shaheen pushes for more funding for child care resources
WMUR9 | February 5, 2024
Shaheen is pushing a bill that would subsidize businesses that support employees with child care and provide tax credits for people who get a college degree and stay in early childhood education.
New Hampshire Resources & News
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