印地安那州儿童保育危机愈演愈烈, 资金削减及政策改变将K前入学人数削减33%, Indiana’s child care crisis deepens as funding cuts and policy changes slash pre-K enrollment by 33% and leave over 30,000 kids on waitlists.

印地安那州儿童保育系统承受着压力,因为资金削减和资格变动降低了韦恩堡内外的K前入学率和提供商能力。 Indiana’s child care system is under strain as funding cuts and eligibility changes have reduced pre-K enrollment and provider capacity in Fort Wayne and beyond. 国家对 " 我走的路 " 凭单方案施加限制,降低报销率,暂停联邦儿童保育援助,导致入学率下降33%,3万多名儿童被列入等候名单。 State-imposed limits on the On My Way voucher program, lower reimbursement rates, and paused federal child care assistance have led to a 33% drop in enrollment and over 30,000 children on waitlists. 提供商面临工资降低、关闭和人员配备方面的挑战,而韦恩堡社区学校等学校则面临资金暴跌和K前方案收缩。 Providers face reduced pay, closures, and staffing challenges, while schools like Fort Wayne Community Schools saw funding plummet and pre-K programs shrink. 尽管努力通过第一章基金维持服务, 但长期稳定性仍不确定, Despite efforts to sustain services through Title I funds, long-term stability remains uncertain as state officials cite budget constraints and lawmakers debate new funding.