DAYCARE WILL BE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR LOW TO MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES UNDER CHANGES ANNOUNCED BY GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER. 

80 PERCENT OF FAMILIES IN THE STATE'S CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WILL PAY LESS IN DAYCARE COSTS AND THOSE AT OR BELOW 100 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE WILL PAY JUST ONE DOLLAR A MONTH. THE PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED BY THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. SECRETARY GRACE HOU (ho) SAYS PROVIDERS WILL GET MORE STATE SUPPORT AS WELL.

GOVERNOR PRITZKER EXPLAINS WHAT'S NEW IN THE CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

THE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS BEGIN THURSDAY.