Oklahoma Child Care Subsidies Set to End for School-Age Kids

Thousands of Oklahoma Families to Lose Child Care Help in January

Subsidy Program Ending for Children Age 6 and Older

Beginning January 1, Oklahoma’s child care subsidy program for school-aged children six and older will officially end. Renewals that came due at the end of October have already been cut off.

More Than 23,000 Families Impacted

State data shows:

• 23,000 Oklahoma families

• 32,000 childrenwill lose financial assistance.

Many parents now face child care costs exceeding $1,000 per month.

Parents Forced Into Difficult Financial Decisions

Advocates warn families may be forced to choose between:

• Housing

• Utilities

• Food

• Child care

No replacement program has been announced.

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