Medicaid Expansion and Financial Overview
Early Childhood Care and Education
Historic Investment in Early Childhood Care and Education
~Responding to Early Childhood Transition Taskforce Recommendations~
Governor is proposing $56.4mil to fund coordinated efforts for Early Childhood Care and Education
Money will assist in ensuring adequate available slots across the state
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Funding in response to recommendations by early childhood transition taskforce
$30.0mil for childcare capacity accelerator grants
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Have previously provided $55.0mil through one-time federal funds and private & local partners
Has funded 5,655 new childcare slots across the state
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With private match requirements, will infuse additional funds into the sector
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Ability to continue to satisfy demand not met through first two rounds
$15.0mil for sustainability grants, administered by DCF
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Will be used as direct support to existing childcare providers, especially home-based providers
Goal is to provide approximately 3,500 providers with approximately $4,000 each in support
$5.0mil for pilot program to address rural childcare needs in NW Kansas
State dollars used as matching dollars for private philanthropic dollars to address childcare shortages
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