
Thousands of NY and NJ families need subsidized childcare and can’t get it
WNYC News | Aug 22, 2025
Child care is becoming increasingly unaffordable for families. That’s why more parents in New Jersey and New York are relying on subsidized vouchers to help pay for it. But while both states have boosted funding for the popular vouchers, it’s still falling short of demand and now hundreds of families can't get the low-cost care they need. WNYC reporter Karen Yi discusses her reporting.Â



