On January 1, the state program that subsidizes childcare for low income families changed its eligibility guidelines, dramatically impacting working class families and taking affordable childcare away from them. Families above 175 -percent of the poverty line were dropped on January 1, which meant that a family with 2 children making more than $2,125 a month will no longer qualify for childcare assistance.Also, starting next month, a family has to be at 82-percent of the federal poverty line to qualify for childcare assistance. That means a family with two children can't make more than $995 a month. These changes are forcing parents to quit their jobs and stay home to take care of their children, which in turn is threatening to put daycare centers out of business/Tori Brunetti, KXLY. More here.

Question: Have you found affordable day care?

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