Child care on freeze: A crisis families everywhere can’t ignore

By: Shamecca Brown, Columnist

Outlets: Granite State News Collaborative

Published: January 13, 2026

Words: 745

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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The Trump administration recently said it would freeze child care funding nationwide, although only five states so far have been affected, and New Hampshire isn’t one of them. So far.

The idea of even thinking about freezing child care assistance, let alone actually doing it, is shameful. Child care is not a luxury. It is not a “nice to have.” It is a necessity for families who are trying to work, survive and build stability. …

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