child care
Coverage of child care in the Nexus archive.
- How Tennessee cities rank among other cities in U.S. for cost of raising a child, according to 2026 study
A 2026 SmartAsset study ranks Memphis as the least expensive major U.S. metro for raising a child with an annual cost of $19,922, and Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin as the second most affordable at $21,216. Despite this, Tennessee families face high child care costs, averaging $14,000 annually, which constitutes about 17% of their income.
- Health Dept. Rescinds Freeze on $10 Billion for 5 Democratic States
The Health and Human Services Department rescinded a freeze on $10 billion in federal funding for five states, allowing access to child care and social services. The department voided measures that previously limited the states' access to these funds.
- California Democrats have a budget deal. Here’s where they want to spend more than Newsom
California lawmakers propose a $356 billion budget to reject or delay social service cuts suggested by Gov. Gavin Newsom, focusing on healthcare, childcare, and education funding. The plan includes delaying healthcare premium increases for undocumented immigrants and preserving child care slots, while differing from Newsom on Medi-Cal asset tests and school funding.
- 9 U.S. Voters Tell Us How They’re Coping With Higher Prices
Nine U.S. voters share how they are adapting to rising costs of everyday necessities such as gas, utilities, groceries, housing, child care, and health care. The article highlights the financial strain forcing Americans to manage with fewer resources.
- Anxiety mounts as LAUSD families await word of strike and closed schools Tuesday
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) families are anxiously awaiting a decision on a potential strike and school closures on Tuesday, April 14. Many are scrambling to arrange child care and access free meals in preparation for a possible walkout.