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Phasing out of pandemic-era federal aid for child care sparks alarm

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Sep 22, 2023

A new report warns that the looming withdrawal of pandemic-era aid for childcare could hurt children and families.

More than 70,000 child care programs will likely close after they lose their federal pandemic aid, according to a recent report from the Century Foundation.

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As the expanded child tax credit draws to a close, yet another study highlights its positive impact

by Samantha Fields

Apr 20, 2022

It's been especially important to low-income families and families of color.

Studies show that many parents have used the expanded child tax credit to purchase healthier food and household necessities.

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Wednesday's child tax credit payments could be the last

by Samantha Fields

Dec 15, 2021

The expansion of the child tax credit was temporary and will expire at the end of the year unless Congress votes to extend it.

Children draw on a canceled check prop during a rally in Washington urging extension of the expanded child tax credit.

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Necessities top child tax credit spending

by Amanda Peacher

Aug 13, 2021

Payments to households with children have been made for the second month after a first round that cost $15 billion.

Most parents who received a child tax credit used it on necessities, like groceries, utilities or school supplies.

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The expanded child tax credit could "cut poverty in half"

by Samantha Fields

Jun 28, 2021

Starting July 15, most parents will get monthly payments for half of the tax credit instead of a lump sum at tax time.

More parents will be eligible for the child tax credit this year. Above, a mother and daughter stand outside of a community food pantry in New York.

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Here’s who will benefit from the expanded child tax credit

by Janet Nguyen

May 18, 2021

Under the American Rescue Plan, eligible families could receive a monthly payment for each child under 18.

The American Rescue Plan provides expanded benefits for families with children under the age of 18.

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Relief bill could lift millions of kids out of poverty by expanding tax credit

by Kimberly Adams

Feb 24, 2021

Eligible parents could get monthly checks under the proposal instead of a yearly credit when they file their taxes.

According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the U.S. has one of the highest child poverty rates in the developed world.

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The child poverty rate today is the same as in 1990

by Marielle Segarra

Jun 17, 2019

In 2017, the child poverty rate was 18%. Go back nearly three decades to 1990: also 18%.

Children play as a woman, a member of the Navajo Nation, fills bottles of water at a public tap on June 05, 2019 in Thoreau, New Mexico.

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A more accurate measure of poverty?

by Amy Scott

Sep 15, 2015

A look behind the Census Bureau's Supplemental Poverty Measure.

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Poor children, a new majority in public schools

by Amy Scott

Jan 16, 2015

More than half of U.S. public school students come from low-income families, report says.

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