Minnesota HF2994 appropriates $1,000,000 for a child care pilot program to support law enforcement and first responders.

Minnesota HF2994 allocates $1,000,000 from the workforce development fund for a grant to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. This grant funds a child care pilot program in partnership with WomenVenture. The program aims to recruit child care providers who can accommodate the unique schedules of law enforcement and first responders. It provides technical support, loan accessibility, business plan development, geographic needs assessment, and start-up and training cost subsidies to these providers. Additionally, the grant funds scholarships for participating families.

Minnesota HF2994 appropriates $1,000,000 for a child care pilot program to support law enforcement and first responders.

Minnesota HF2994 allocates $1,000,000 from the workforce development fund for a grant to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. This grant funds a child care pilot program in partnership with WomenVenture. The program aims to recruit child care providers who can accommodate the unique schedules of law enforcement and first responders. It provides technical support, loan accessibility, business plan development, geographic needs assessment, and start-up and training cost subsidies to these providers. Additionally, the grant funds scholarships for participating families.