child care

The City of Birmingham is being awarded a $20 million “Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program" grant. It comes from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration.

The application period for the final round of federal funds supporting Alabama child care providers is soon closing. The Alabama Department of Human Resources states Monday, August 12 is the final day to apply for Child Care Stability grants.

While gas, groceries and the cost of living are on the rise, many people in Alabama and beyond are struggling to make ends meet due to their wages staying the same. A new report by Oxfam, an organization working to fight inequality, finds that over 26% of the workforce in Alabama is earning low wages.

The Alabama Department of Human Resources is announcing the final round of grants supporting childcare providers through a temporary federal grant program. Starting July 15, DHR will be accepting applications.

Alabama lawmakers gave final approval to legislation to provide state tax breaks to businesses that help their employees afford childcare. The Alabama Senate voted 31-0 for the bill that now goes to Governor Kay Ivey for her signature.

Three programs supported through the Alabama Department of Human Resources are addressing employment, child care and recidivism by way of Alabama’s community and technical colleges. Each program aims to increase Alabama’s labor force participation and reduce residents’ dependency on state financial assistance programs.

Alabama lawmakers advanced legislation that would provide state tax breaks to businesses that help their employees afford childcare.

Licensed child care providers have until Wednesday to apply for Alabama DHR's seventh round of child care grants. These grants will serve as quarterly bonuses for part- and full-time employees.

Parents are struggling to find affordable childcare in Alabama. The Annie E. Casey Foundation has released their annual “Kids Count” data book. The data book includes national and state rankings over numerous topics in child well being.

The Alabama Department of Human Resource’s childcare grants program ends on Friday, June 16. Providers must be licensed, privately owned and in good standing with the department.