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The Supreme Court has overturned Roe and left it up to the states to determine the legality of abortion. In at least 13 states, abortion will be illegal within 30 days with likely many others following suit. Some forecasts predict half of the states will make abortion illegal.
At Winnie, we analyzed the childcare support each of the 13 states offers for families with children ages 0-5. As you will see below, the 13 states that will immediately ban abortion, offer very little support for families when it comes to subsidized childcare. In most cases, the state requires even low-income families to pay for child care in full or via a co-payment, even when subsidies are available. Only one state on the list, Oklahoma, has established Universal Pre-K.
| State | Child care support offered | Source |
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Idaho |
A portion of the cost of child care can be covered by the Idaho Child Care Program. Most parents will have to pay a copay. |
https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/children-families/idaho-child-care-program |
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North Dakota |
Low income families pay a copayment, which goes towards the cost of care. A copayment is determined on a sliding fee scale based on a family's income and household size. Parents must be working or in training to be eligible. |
https://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/financialhelp/childcare.html |
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Utah |
Assistance is available to low-income families making less than 85% of the State Median Income limit. Each family’s eligibility is reviewed every 12 months. |
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Wyoming |
Low-income families receive financial assistance while working or in school or training. Based on the family’s income, parents may be responsible for paying for part of the cost of care. |
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South Dakota |
Low-income families may be required to make a copayment based on their household income and family size. |
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Missouri |
Low income families may apply to receive some child care assistance. |
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Kentucky |
Low-income families can apply for child care assistance if they are working or in school full-time. |
https://kynect.ky.gov/benefits/s/child-care-program?language=en_US |
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Tennessee |
Income qualified families can take part in the state’s free Pre-K programs. Child care assistance is also available but typically involves a copay. |
https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/for-families/child-care-services/child-care-payment-assistance.html |
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Oklahoma |
Low-income families can apply for a child care subsidy but still may have to pay a copayment. Oklahoma also has a fully funded 4-year-old preschool for every child, regardless of family income. |
https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs/services/adult/ccsubsidy/child-care-subsidy.html https://hechingerreport.org/why-oklahomas-public-preschools-are-some-of-the-best-in-the-country/ |
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Louisiana |
Children in Louisiana are eligible for public Pre-K programs if they live at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, are in foster care, and/or are experiencing homelessness. Childcare assistance is available for working families or parents in school full-time, dependent on household size and income. |
https://www.louisianabelieves.com/early-childhood/child-care-assistance-program |
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Arkansas |
Sliding scale fees depend on income and family size. Parents also need to be working or in school full-time. |
https://sra.ade.arkansas.gov/Newsroom/Details?id=ec18c6d9-553e-4d9b-9025-8a01d4d88799 |
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Mississippi |
Parents are responsible for a co-payment fee in addition to any difference between covered tuition rates and actual tuition rates. Income and work requirements need to be met to qualify. |
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Texas |
Families who meet income and work guidelines may receive some or all their childcare subsidized. |
https://texaschildcaresolutions.org/financial-assistance-for-child-care/eligibility/ |
