HHS freezes $10 billion in child-care funding for 5 Democratic states, alleging fraudulent programs

The Department of Health and Human Services is freezing $10 billion in federal funds in five Democrat-run states over allegations of fraudulent child-care programming, an HHS official confirmed to ABC News. The HHS official confirmed that the five states are California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.

Biden admin gave child care centers billions without verifying attendance — allowing ‘loopholes and fraud’

Between 2021 and 2024, the Administration for Children and Families shelled out more than $91.8 billion from its Child Care Development Fund (CCDF), a federal block grant program that helps fund child care in states, US territories and tribes, per HHS data.

Ms. Rachel joins Mamdani to promote free child care for 2-year-olds

Mamdani and Ms. Rachel visited the District 2 3K/Pre-K Center on Washington Street where they led a classroom of young children.

Edsource: California, Four Other States Sue Trump Administration Over Frozen Welfare Funds

The frozen funds -- $5 billion of which were allocated to California -- come amid allegations of "extensive and systemic fraud" in the California Child Care and Development Fund, which subsidizes child care costs for low-income families,
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