Over 20 states have sued the Trump administration for freezing billions in federally approved funding for after-school and summer programs that serve 1.4 million children, disproportionately affecting low-income and rural communities. As schools prepare to reopen, organizations like the Boys & Girls Club and YMCA warn of potential closures and layoffs if the funds aren’t released within weeks, leaving families with few affordable childcare alternatives.
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Violence prevention services eligible for Medicaid reimbursement nationwide
The White House Office on Gun Violence Prevention has called on states to access federal dollars provided by Medicaid for violence prevention services, with eight states currently offering reimbursement for community prevention violence strategies.