Establishes a grant program in the Department of Human Services to support licensed child care and family day care providers.

The bill establishes a child care stabilization and operation grant program within the Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide financial support for operating expenses and workforce needs of licensed child care and registered family day care providers. Eligible providers must submit applications to the DHS outlining how the grant funds will be used. The Commissioner of Human Services will establish criteria for awarding the grants, considering factors such as the provider's capacity to serve children, the number of families served, and the availability of infant and toddler slots.

Establishes a grant program in the Department of Human Services to support licensed child care and family day care providers.

The bill establishes a child care stabilization and operation grant program within the Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide financial support for operating expenses and workforce needs of licensed child care and registered family day care providers. Eligible providers must submit applications to the DHS outlining how the grant funds will be used. The Commissioner of Human Services will establish criteria for awarding the grants, considering factors such as the provider's capacity to serve children, the number of families served, and the availability of infant and toddler slots.