GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER IS TOUTING NEW INVESTMENTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS. 

THE GOVERNOR SAYS THE CHANGES WILL HELP PROVIDE AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE TO WORKING FAMILIES AND HELP PROVIDERS SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES. FOR EXAMPLE, AN INITIATIVE SET TO END THIS MONTH GIVING THREE MONTHS OF DAYCARE ASSISTANCE TO PARENTS TRYING TO RE-ENTER THE WORKFORCE WILL CONTINUE.

GOVERNOR PRITZKER SAYS PROVIDERS PARTICIPATING IN THE STATE'S CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WILL RECEIVE A HIGHER RATE OF REIMBURSEMENT.

IN ADDITION, MORE MOMS AND DADS WILL QUALIFY FOR THE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AS INCOME LIMITS ARE RAISED AND THE STATE IS ELIMINATING COPAYS FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.