The federal government is freezing billions of dollars in child care and social services funding in five states, including California. Questions are being raised about how this could impact people in Kern County.
The funding freeze could affect hundreds of thousands of families across California, including some of the most vulnerable families in Kern County who rely on federal assistance to help pay for child care while working.
Ian Anderson, IS 23ABC Political Analyst he says, “When we think about just how significant and wide-reaching this freeze can be, it really does have an impact — especially considering there are about 4,900 people in Kern County who rely on some form of subsidized child care payments. All of those individuals are going to feel something.”…