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Department of Health and Human Services lifts $10 billion child care funding freeze on five states
By Mark Richardson at FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
Court records show the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has lifted a $10 billion freeze on child care subsidies and social services funding for California, Illinois, Colorado, New York and Minnesota after legal obstacles got in the way of the Trump administration's funding freeze...
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The lifting of the $10 billion funding freeze on child care subsidies and social services will have a direct impact on Los Angeles , where many families rely on these programs to access affordable child care. With California being one of the affected states, the restoration of these funds will likely lead to an increase in the availability of subsidized child care services in the city. This, in turn, will enable more parents to participate in the workforce, contributing to the local economy. The city's low-income families, who have been disproportionately affected by the funding freeze, will likely benefit the most from this decision. As the funds begin to flow, local officials will need to ensure that they are allocated efficiently to reach those who need them most, and that the city's child care infrastructure is equipped to handle the increased demand.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) ·
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What is this story about? Court records show the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has lifted a $10 billion freeze on child care subsidies and social services funding for California, Illinois, Colorado, New York and Minnesota after legal obstacles got in the way of the Trump administration's funding freeze...
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