With Federal Funding Ending, Minnesota Steps Up with Great Start Compensation Support Program says Senator Melissa H. Wiklund
2023 session included significant support for child care needs across Minnesota
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – As federal funding in the form of Child Care Stabilization Grants comes to an end on September 30, Minnesota will step up to fill this gap with a new, innovative, state-led solution as the Great Start Compensation Support Program comes online. This program will provide $316.1 million in direct payments to eligible child care providers to increase their compensation and benefits.