The Trump administration’s announcement that it would freeze more than $10 billion in federal funding for child care and family assistance programs in five Democratic-led states, including New York, was met with pushback from top state officials.
“Families who rely on child care and family assistance programs deserve confidence that these resources are used lawfully and for their intended purpose,” Department of Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Jim O’Neill said Jan. 6. “This action reflects our commitment to program integrity, fiscal responsibility, and compliance with federal requirements.”
