The New York Times

Mamdani’s Child Care Plan Is Audacious. Here’s How It Could Work.

Ms. Booth is a senior policy correspondent for Vox. No major American city has ever built a universal child care system. That means that nearly three-quarters of American parents who are looking for a ...
CNN

Free child care for all? New Mexico is putting the theory to the test

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The Hill

Raising a kid is more expensive than you’d think in these states, says new report

(NEXSTAR) – Having a child is one of the most exciting and rewarding things that happens in a person’s life. The cute pictures, the fun activities, and watching them grow before your very eyes. What ...
NJ.com

Child care costs consume 19% of N.J. family budgets, survey finds

Editor’s note: This story was shared as part of a content-sharing agreement between Mosaic.NJ.com and NJ Spotlight News. You can follow them on Facebook and Twitter (or X). Four in five New Jersey ...
Newsweek

Child Tax Credit: What To Expect in 2026

As tax season approaches, families are preparing for another round of changes to the Child Tax Credit. An overhaul approved during the summer has locked in higher benefit levels and clarified who ...