HARTFORD, CONN.(WTIC Radio)-The Lamont administration announced that state and federal resources , along with a blue ribbon panel, will be used to re-tool the child care system in Connecticut.
The Governor made the announcement at the Women's League Child Development Center, joined by Lt. Governor Susan Bysciewicz and Office of Early Childcare Commissioner Beth Bye.
Under Lamont's plan, the Care 4 Kids program will see funding increased $14-million in 2024 and $53 million the following year. It's the state's largest childcare program helping low and moderate income families afford childcare.
“Childcare is an absolute necessity because access to these services from an early age is one of the best predictors of a child’s ability to achieve academic success throughout their entire school careers,” Governor Lamont said. “Additionally, access to childcare enables parents to work and provide for their families while their child is safe and receiving quality care. Increasing access to childcare has been a priority of my administration because the strength of our state is dependent upon the strength of our early childhood programs.”
“Access to quality, affordable childcare is essential to a thriving workforce and critical to getting parents back to work,” Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz said. “Parents deserve to have childcare they can depend on. Childcare is advantageous in preparing children for school, developing social skills, and setting them up to succeed later in life. I am committed to ensuring Connecticut remains the best state to raise a family.”
