DeWine announces fourth round of funding to support Ohio child care centers
DeWine announces fourth round of funding to support Ohio child care centers WTVG
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Support for Child Care Centers in Ohio
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TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – Governor Mike DeWine announced on Monday that applications are now being accepted for additional funding that will go to support child care centers in Ohio.
DeWine’s office says the additional $200 million grants from the federal American Rescue Plan Act can be used for operating costs, workforce recruitment and retention, expanding access or mental health and wellbeing of students and employees.
“We have been focused on increasing the safe, stable, quality child care programs to ensure Ohio’s youngest students have the best possible foundation for their future learning,” said Governor DeWine. “We are now focusing on supporting early childhood professionals in order to increase the availability of child care spaces for working parents and caregivers.”
According to DeWine’s office, steps are also being taken to increase the base reimbursement rates for publicly funded child care.
“Child care employers are balancing employee shortages and increasing costs,” said Ohio Department of Children and Youth Director Kara Wente. “Increasing the base rate reimbursement for publicly funded child care will help more than 5,000 programs across the state. This sustained increase in reimbursements and another round of one-time grant money will help struggling providers support children and their families.”
Application Process
- The application is available on the Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association website.
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Analysis
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 4: Quality Education
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
The article discusses the funding and support provided to child care centers in Ohio, which directly relates to SDG 4, which aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all. It also addresses SDG 8, as it focuses on workforce recruitment and retention, which contributes to decent work and economic growth. Additionally, the article mentions steps taken to increase base reimbursement rates for publicly funded child care, which aligns with SDG 10’s goal of reducing inequalities.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- Target 4.2: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care, and pre-primary education.
- Target 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value.
- Target 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status.
The article highlights the funding provided to child care centers to support their operating costs and expand access to quality child care services. This aligns with Target 4.2, which aims to ensure access to quality early childhood development and care. The focus on workforce recruitment and retention also relates to Target 8.5, which seeks to achieve full and productive employment. Lastly, the steps taken to increase base reimbursement rates for publicly funded child care contribute to Target 10.2, which aims to promote social and economic inclusion.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Number of child care centers receiving additional funding
- Percentage increase in access to quality child care services
- Number of early childhood professionals recruited and retained
- Percentage increase in base reimbursement rates for publicly funded child care
The article mentions that additional funding is being provided to child care centers, indicating that the number of centers receiving this funding can be used as an indicator of progress towards Target 4.2. The expansion of access to child care services can be measured by tracking the percentage increase in access. The recruitment and retention of early childhood professionals can be monitored to assess progress towards Target 8.5. Lastly, the increase in base reimbursement rates for publicly funded child care can be measured as a percentage increase.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Table
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 4: Quality Education | Target 4.2: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care, and pre-primary education. |
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| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | Target 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value. |
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| SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities | Target 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status. |
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