Child Care Workforce Benefit

Budget shortfall will reduce North Dakota child care assistance for some families

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services is reducing some of its child care subsidies for working families as the program faces an unexpected $35.5 million funding deficit. The state set aside $124.7 million for the program for the 2025-2027 budget cycle. Due to increased enrollment, however, the department now anticipates needing…