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In a significant win for southern Illinois families, the state has recently approved a substantial expansion of the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). The new initiative will provide additional funding to help working parents access quality child care, with a particular focus on rural and underserved communities.

Key highlights of the program include increased income eligibility thresholds and additional support for part-time and gig economy workers. Project Child has been instrumental in advocating for these changes, conducting research and presenting testimony that highlighted the critical need for flexible child care support.