Minnesota SF3198 allocates $1,000,000 for a child care pilot program to support law enforcement and first responders.

Minnesota SF3198 appropriates $1,000,000 from the workforce development fund for a grant to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. The grant funds a child care pilot program in partnership with WomenVenture, aiming to recruit child care providers who can accommodate the shift work and abnormal hours of law enforcement and first responders. This initiative seeks to enhance employee recruitment and retention. The funds cover business plan development, geographic needs assessment, start-up costs, training subsidies, and scholarships for participating families.

Minnesota SF3198 allocates $1,000,000 for a child care pilot program to support law enforcement and first responders.

Minnesota SF3198 appropriates $1,000,000 from the workforce development fund for a grant to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. The grant funds a child care pilot program in partnership with WomenVenture, aiming to recruit child care providers who can accommodate the shift work and abnormal hours of law enforcement and first responders. This initiative seeks to enhance employee recruitment and retention. The funds cover business plan development, geographic needs assessment, start-up costs, training subsidies, and scholarships for participating families.