Massachusetts, New York lawmakers call for more federal funding for child care programs

Boston – Massachusetts and New York lawmakers are calling for increased federal investment in child care, citing rising costs and limited access for families across the state.

During a visit to Horizons for Homeless Children in Roxbury, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) joined Mayor Michelle Wu to read Ambitious Girl and observe the organization’s early education program, underscoring the importance of access to high-quality care.

Officials say current federal funding falls short of meeting demand, leaving many families without affordable options and impacting workforce stability. Lawmakers are urging Congress to expand support for child care and early education.

Read about their visit to Horizons and see media footage at the following links:

The Boston Globe
WCVB-TV 
GBH News
MassLive
NBC10
New England Cable News
WGBH-FM 
WRKO-AM 
WBZ-AM
Boston Herald
Parent Herald