5+ hour, 40+ min ago  (586+ words) WASHINGTON " An advocacy group hoping to expand support for child and elder care plans to spend $50 million to back Democrats in congressional races, tying the costs of caregiving to the nation's affordability debate. The Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy,…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (1570+ words) Early childhood educators and student teachers would benefit from Gov. Josh Shapiro's latest budget pitch, which aims to expand existing grant and stipend programs. Left out of his proposal was a wage increase for 200,000 workers who assist older and disabled…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1478+ words) But the money will run out by the end of next year and funders want state lawmakers to provide a more permanent solution to the child care shortage. Jack & Jill Nursery in York recently opened an infant room, and Leisa…...