Grants for Affordable Housing and Child Care Co-location
This act aims to increase access to affordable housing and child care by establishing a grant program. The program supports the construction or renovation of facilities that combine housing with child care services, especially in areas lacking such provisions. This initiative is designed to help families find both housing and child care in one convenient location.
Key points
Establishes a grant program for building or renovating facilities that combine housing with child care services.
Prioritizes projects in child care deserts, low-income communities, or rural areas.
Ensures that grant-funded activities will not result in the eviction of current residents.
Requires reports to Congress on the number of child care slots created and their impact on low-income families.
Mandates a study on child care access and affordability for public housing residents.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9375
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Process start date: 2022-12-01