Policy & Financing Issues

Nearly 24 early childhood educators met to discuss the challenges they face with Congressman Christopher Murphy on Aug. 7. The meeting was organized by the Education Connection of Danbury and came on the heels of the release of Danbury's early childhood stategic plan.

Finding child care used to be one of the biggest battles. Now, it's trying to pay for it that is, as child care can cost between $1,000 - $1,500 a month. That's where the Care 4 Kids program comes into play.

Care 4 Kids, or CK4, is a subsidy for low and moderate income families to help pay for child care. In May, citing the budget deficit, the Department of Social Services, which administers the program, made abrupt changes that will impact families and centers alike.