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Adoption Network Cleveland Supports House Bill 580: Expanding Child Care for Foster and Kinship Caregivers We're encouraged by the recent proposal from Reps. Andrea White and Sharon Ray through House Bill 580, which aims to remove income requirements for publicly funded child care for foster caregivers and kinship caregivers. This bill is crucial for providing stability to Ohio foster kids by ensuring that caregivers who are employed or in education/training programs have access to taxpayer-funded child care. As Rep. White highlighted, the cost of child care can be a significant barrier, potentially exceeding $1,000 per month per child. This financial strain often impacts the availability of foster families and kinship placements, ultimately affecting the well-being of the child. We fully support this bill and its efforts to make child care more accessible to those caring for Ohio's foster children. Read the full story from Akron Legal News: https://lnkd.in/gudKnSXN. Learn more about House Bill 580 and its potential impact: https://lnkd.in/gV8Jaf4a #FosterCare #KinshipCare #OhioLegislation #ChildCare #AdoptionNetworkCleveland

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