Home Grown is deeply disappointed in the Supreme Court decision to strike down the Biden Administration’s student loan forgiveness plan which sought to forgive up to $20,000 in student loans. The proposed forgiveness plan would have resulted in major economic relief for hard working home-based child care providers.
Home Grown Reacts to the Supreme Court’s Decision to Strike Down the Biden Administration’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
Families and child care providers are being squeezed as pandemic-era supports expire and federal funding stalls. Across the country, home-based providers are struggling to stay open amid lower reimbursements and rising costs. Without stronger federal investment in the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), tens of thousands of children could lose access to care.
Carmela is a family, friend and neighbor caregiver who is proud of her Hispanic heritage. Learn more about how her Hispanic heritage shapes her work as a HBCC caregiver in this blog.
Grandparents are unsung heroes of home-based child care. Millions of grandparents are stepping up all across the U.S. to provide primary care for their grandchildren. Stories like Tracy Owen, Natalie Whitesides, and Maria Buehler show how grandparents balance work, retirement, or other responsibilities while providing loving care.