Bill > SB610

This bill modifies the Growing Family Child Care Opportunities Program by increasing the Governor's required annual budget appropriation from $450,000 to $900,000 specifically for fiscal years 2027 and 2028. The program, administered in partnership with the Maryland Child Care Resource Network, aims to provide grants to establish and support family child care providers across the state. These grants, which can be up to $150,000 each, are awarded to local jurisdictions or child care licensing regions where county governing bodies collaborate with local child care resource centers. The bill defines family child care as paid childcare for children under 13 (or developmentally disabled individuals under 21) provided in a residence other than the child's home. The legislation allows the Governor to use federal funds to satisfy the appropriation requirement, and the bill will take effect on July 1, 2025. This funding increase is intended to support the expansion and establishment of family child care programs in Maryland, helping to address childcare accessibility and support for providers.

Budget and Finance

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0610?ys=2025RS