Families who receive child care assistance from North Dakota may see reduced subsidies or encounter a waitlist due to a budgeting shortfall. (Photo by Maya Smith/For Kansas Reflector)
State implements waitlist for families, cuts some bonuses for high-performing early childhood programs
The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services is reducing some of its child care subsidies for working families as the program faces an unexpected $35.5 million funding deficit.
The state set aside $124.7 million for the program for the 2025-2027 budget cycle. Due to increased enrollment…