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Budget Year / Version:
FY 26
RECOMMENDED
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Program Description

  Child Care Subsidies

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Program Contacts

Contact Oscar Mensah of the HHS - Children, Youth and Family Services at 240-777-3850 or Deborah Lambert of the Office of Management and Budget at 240-777-2794 for more information regarding this department's operating budget.

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Program Performance Measures

Program Performance MeasuresActual FY23Actual FY24Estimated FY25Target FY26Target FY27
Percent of families who report that the subsidy enabled them to access quality child care 390%88%95%95%95%
Percentage of families completing surveys that are satisfied with the service 492%96%95%95%95%
Percent of WPA subsidy utilized 279%79%80%80%80%
Number of families authorized to receive a childcare subsidy 11,6342,0001,5001,5501,600
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1  Working Parents Assistance implemented a waitlist as of September 9, 2024, for children aged 6 and over due to funding constraints. Based on the available funding for children aged 0-5 - for whom childcare is more expensive than older children - fewer families are likely to be served in FY25.
2  This measure reflects invoices for WPA benefits processed through September 20, 2024. Please note that the percentage may change as the program continues to receive and process FY24 invoices for payment.
3  This measure is based on the 357 survey responses received in FY24 out of the 750 surveys distributed. 95% projections reflect the program's satisfaction target.
4  This measure is based on the 357 survey responses received in FY24 out of the 750 surveys distributed. 95% projections reflect the program's satisfaction target.
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Program Budget Changes

FY26 Recommended ChangesExpendituresFTEs
FY25 Approved$1,969,4146
Multi-program adjustments, including negotiated compensation changes, employee benefit changes, changes due to staff turnover, reorganizations, and other budget changes affecting multiple programs.$30,7730
FY26 Recommended$2,000,1876