GiveCare Pulse https://pulse.givecareapp.com A concise daily briefing on what changed in caregiving policy, research, workforce, and the care economy. en-us Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:04:24 GMT GiveCare GiveCarehello@givecareapp.com A concise audio briefing on what changed in caregiving today, grounded in the published GiveCare Pulse edition. episodic false Idaho has a shortage of direct care workers Idaho has a shortage of direct care workers https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-10-17 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-10-17 Families told the Idaho Statesman that, in the year since paid family care ended, they have struggled to pay for housing and bills. Families told the Idaho Statesman that, in the year since paid family care ended, they have struggled to pay for housing and bills. Families told the Idaho Statesman that, in the year since paid family care ended, they have struggled to pay for housing and bills.

  • Qualified families must find outside caregivers

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]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT 1:16 full false Kansas opens a new route from the I/DD Waiver waitlist Kansas opens a new route from the I/DD Waiver waitlist https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-10-16 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-10-16 Kansas has launched the Community Supports Waiver, with eligibility review beginning for people invited from the I/DD Waiver waitlist. Kansas has launched the Community Supports Waiver, with eligibility review beginning for people invited from the I/DD Waiver waitlist. Kansas has launched the Community Supports Waiver, with eligibility review beginning for people invited from the I/DD Waiver waitlist.

  • Kansas launches the Community Supports Waiver

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]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT 1:41 full false ACF awards grants for Kinship Navigator Programs ACF awards grants for Kinship Navigator Programs https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-10-15 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-10-15 The Administration for Children and Families has awarded $5.1 million to 11 recipients to expand evidence-based Kinship Navigator Programs. The Administration for Children and Families has awarded $5.1 million to 11 recipients to expand evidence-based Kinship Navigator Programs. The Administration for Children and Families has awarded $5.1 million to 11 recipients to expand evidence-based Kinship Navigator Programs.

  • ACF has awarded $5.1 million to expand Kinship Navigator Programs
  • OhioKAN trial on caregiver and child outcomes
  • Federal support came after grandfamilies pressed to be seen

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]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT 2:51 full false More early childhood programs are providing free housing to teaching staff More early childhood programs are providing free housing to teaching staff https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-10-14 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-10-14 Friends Center provides free housing to 10 teachers, with two more slated to move in this fall. Friends Center provides free housing to 10 teachers, with two more slated to move in this fall. Friends Center provides free housing to 10 teachers, with two more slated to move in this fall.

  • Friends Center provides free housing to 10 teachers

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]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT 0:44 full false New York City opened its first free two K classrooms New York City opened its first free two K classrooms https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-10-13 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-10-13 Last month, New York City opened its first free 2-K classrooms. Last month, New York City opened its first free 2-K classrooms. Last month, New York City opened its first free 2-K classrooms.

  • Home-based providers and payment delays

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]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT 1:32 full false Caregiver shortages and wage increases Caregiver shortages and wage increases https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-10-12 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-10-12 The hospital's discharge planning team often finds a patient medically ready to leave but with no available caregivers to support them at home. The hospital's discharge planning team often finds a patient medically ready to leave but with no available caregivers to support them at home. The hospital's discharge planning team often finds a patient medically ready to leave but with no available caregivers to support them at home.

  • Telluride patients wait to leave hospital for lack of caregivers
  • San Bernardino caregivers press for higher wages

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]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT 1:24 full false Childcare choices and a pay rise Childcare choices and a pay rise https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-10-11 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-10-11 Project 2029’s childcare proposal would give families a choice between a free public childcare slot and a monthly stipend for other care arrangements. Project 2029’s childcare proposal would give families a choice between a free public childcare slot and a monthly stipend for other care arrangements. Project 2029’s childcare proposal would give families a choice between a free public childcare slot and a monthly stipend for other care arrangements.

  • Project 2029 would let families choose how care is arranged
  • A UK pledge would make childcare support less vulnerable to a pay rise

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]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT 1:58 full false Some providers were still waiting to be paid Some providers were still waiting to be paid https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-10-10 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-10-10 Roughly 2,000 two-year-olds got seats in the first free 2-K classrooms. Roughly 2,000 two-year-olds got seats in the first free 2-K classrooms. Roughly 2,000 two-year-olds got seats in the first free 2-K classrooms.

  • New York City’s free 2-K rollout reaches a payment test
  • Pennsylvania’s home-care payment problem leaves shifts unfilled

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]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT 2:39 full false Siskiyou County approves first In-Home Supportive Services contract Siskiyou County approves first In-Home Supportive Services contract https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-10-09 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-10-09 Siskiyou County approved its first In-Home Supportive Services contract, ending minimum-wage pay for home-care workers and adding an 85-cent hourly supplement. Siskiyou County approved its first In-Home Supportive Services contract, ending minimum-wage pay for home-care workers and adding an 85-cent hourly supplement. Siskiyou County approved its first In-Home Supportive Services contract, ending minimum-wage pay for home-care workers and adding an 85-cent hourly supplement.

  • Siskiyou County approves first In-Home Supportive Services contract
  • Home Care Rule reduced older adults’ paid home care use

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]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT 1:58 full false Kentucky made child care aid for child care workers permanent Kentucky made child care aid for child care workers permanent https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-10-08 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-10-08 Kate Shanks said lawmakers made Kentucky’s program permanent earlier this year. Kate Shanks said lawmakers made Kentucky’s program permanent earlier this year. Kate Shanks said lawmakers made Kentucky’s program permanent earlier this year.

  • Kentucky program subsidizes care for childcare workers

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]]> Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT 1:19 full false Childcare fees to be capped at €550 a month for children up to senior infants Childcare fees to be capped at €550 a month for children up to senior infants https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-10-07 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-10-07 Childcare fees will be capped at €550 a month for children up to senior infants under an overhaul to be announced in Tuesday’s budget. Childcare fees will be capped at €550 a month for children up to senior infants under an overhaul to be announced in Tuesday’s budget. Childcare fees will be capped at €550 a month for children up to senior infants under an overhaul to be announced in Tuesday’s budget.

  • Childcare fee overhaul to be announced in Tuesday’s budget

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]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT 0:40 full false Caregiving and support Caregiving and support https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-10-06 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-10-06 Take Me Home opens at the Enzian on Oct. 16 as part of a limited nationwide release. Take Me Home opens at the Enzian on Oct. 16 as part of a limited nationwide release. Take Me Home opens at the Enzian on Oct. 16 as part of a limited nationwide release.

  • A film follows a family’s caregiving struggles
  • Study reports direct care and enhanced lives

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]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT 1:27 full false Denver and San Francisco on universal childcare Denver and San Francisco on universal childcare https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-10-05 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-10-05 Denver would still have to fill a massive gap in childcare for younger children, while some San Francisco families are choosing between money and daycare providers they love. Denver would still have to fill a massive gap in childcare for younger children, while some San Francisco families are choosing between money and daycare providers they love. Denver would still have to fill a massive gap in childcare for younger children, while some San Francisco families are choosing between money and daycare providers they love.

  • Denver’s universal-childcare proposal faces a supply test
  • San Francisco has expanded Early Learning for All

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]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT 1:15 full false Utah childcare costs and federal spending Utah childcare costs and federal spending https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-10-04 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-10-04 Utah childcare subsidies are being reduced, while a poll found that 52 percent of U.S. adults think federal childcare spending needs a boost. Utah childcare subsidies are being reduced, while a poll found that 52 percent of U.S. adults think federal childcare spending needs a boost. Utah childcare subsidies are being reduced, while a poll found that 52 percent of U.S. adults think federal childcare spending needs a boost.

  • Utah narrows childcare subsidy eligibility after federal funding loss
  • Gen Z voters want the federal government to spend more on childcare

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]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT 1:15 full false Competition and childcare quality in Quebec Competition and childcare quality in Quebec https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-10-03 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-10-03 Cyndie Caron, a Quebec City mom, has been waiting for a subsidized daycare spot, while an analysis finds parental competition for daycare spots negatively associates with childcare quality. Cyndie Caron, a Quebec City mom, has been waiting for a subsidized daycare spot, while an analysis finds parental competition for daycare spots negatively associates with childcare quality. Cyndie Caron, a Quebec City mom, has been waiting for a subsidized daycare spot, while an analysis finds parental competition for daycare spots negatively associates with childcare quality.

  • Thousands wait for daycare in Quebec City
  • Parental competition negatively associates with childcare quality

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]]> Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT 1:00 full false Child care affordability and supply Child care affordability and supply https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-10-02 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-10-02 Rodriguez's plan guarantees that families pay no more than 7% of their income for care; prekindergarten enrollment rates are negatively associated with licensed family child-care supply. Rodriguez's plan guarantees that families pay no more than 7% of their income for care; prekindergarten enrollment rates are negatively associated with licensed family child-care supply. Rodriguez's plan guarantees that families pay no more than 7% of their income for care; prekindergarten enrollment rates are negatively associated with licensed family child-care supply.

  • Rodriguez proposes a 7% child-care cap
  • Prekindergarten expansion and child-care supply in Wisconsin

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]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT 1:23 full false Trump administration proposes diverting CCDF funds Trump administration proposes diverting CCDF funds https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-10-01 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-10-01 A proposed Trump administration plan would redirect child-care subsidy funds toward parent-based care, putting existing support for low-income working families at risk. A proposed Trump administration plan would redirect child-care subsidy funds toward parent-based care, putting existing support for low-income working families at risk. A proposed Trump administration plan would redirect child-care subsidy funds toward parent-based care, putting existing support for low-income working families at risk.

  • Trump administration proposes diverting CCDF funds

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]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT 1:07 full false Allegheny County weighs paid parental leave for workers Allegheny County weighs paid parental leave for workers https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-09-30 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-09-30 A proposed Allegheny County paid parental leave policy would require county businesses with 15 or more employees to provide 12 weeks of paid parental leave; if passed by the Board of Health, it would go before Allegheny County Council. A proposed Allegheny County paid parental leave policy would require county businesses with 15 or more employees to provide 12 weeks of paid parental leave; if passed by the Board of Health, it would go before Allegheny County Council. A proposed Allegheny County paid parental leave policy would require county businesses with 15 or more employees to provide 12 weeks of paid parental leave; if passed by the Board of Health, it would go before Allegheny County Council.

  • Board of Health vote scheduled on paid parental leave proposal

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]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT 0:53 full false Small gains could be wiped out in 2027 Small gains could be wiped out in 2027 https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-09-29 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-09-29 Some states that cover nonmedical home care through Medicaid have marginally increased workers’ wages, but those small gains could be wiped out in 2027. Some states that cover nonmedical home care through Medicaid have marginally increased workers’ wages, but those small gains could be wiped out in 2027. Some states that cover nonmedical home care through Medicaid have marginally increased workers’ wages, but those small gains could be wiped out in 2027.

  • Some states raise pay for home caregivers as shortage looms

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]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT 1:09 full false Funding moves district formation forward Funding moves district formation forward https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-09-28 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-09-28 State funding will cover startup, planning, and formation costs; Jackson hopes the district can be operating by 2028. State funding will cover startup, planning, and formation costs; Jackson hopes the district can be operating by 2028. State funding will cover startup, planning, and formation costs; Jackson hopes the district can be operating by 2028.

  • A proposed district targets child care beyond standard shifts

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]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT 1:20 full false Child care challenges at work and in medical care Child care challenges at work and in medical care https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-09-27 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-09-27 In Wayne County, businesses lose an estimated $30.7 million each year, and approximately 7,028 workers experienced employment disruptions related to child care challenges during the past year. Patients also struggle to access medical services when they cannot find reliable care for their children. In Wayne County, businesses lose an estimated $30.7 million each year, and approximately 7,028 workers experienced employment disruptions related to child care challenges during the past year. Patients also struggle to access medical services when they cannot find reliable care for their children. In Wayne County, businesses lose an estimated $30.7 million each year, and approximately 7,028 workers experienced employment disruptions related to child care challenges during the past year. Patients also struggle to access medical services when they cannot find reliable care for their children.

  • Child care costs in Wayne County

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]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT 1:17 full false Most family caregiving work is unpaid Most family caregiving work is unpaid https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-09-26 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-09-26 The report shows that 1,030,000 Wisconsinites are caregivers of adults, contributing 560 million hours of care annually; most of this work is unpaid. The report shows that 1,030,000 Wisconsinites are caregivers of adults, contributing 560 million hours of care annually; most of this work is unpaid. The report shows that 1,030,000 Wisconsinites are caregivers of adults, contributing 560 million hours of care annually; most of this work is unpaid.

  • AARP Wisconsin puts a market value on unpaid adult care

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]]> Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT 1:00 full false New Mexico childcare at no cost and parents who can’t secure spots New Mexico childcare at no cost and parents who can’t secure spots https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-09-25 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-09-25 Childcare enrollment has increased significantly, but the supply of caregivers lags behind demand. Childcare enrollment has increased significantly, but the supply of caregivers lags behind demand. Childcare enrollment has increased significantly, but the supply of caregivers lags behind demand.

  • New Mexico’s childcare program faces growing pains

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]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT 1:01 full false Childcare affordability and workforce retention Childcare affordability and workforce retention https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-09-24 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-09-24 From free care at a Durham center to a Watauga County pilot, providers are experimenting with ways to support workers; Kentucky has taken a different approach to supporting providers statewide by investing state dollars. From free care at a Durham center to a Watauga County pilot, providers are experimenting with ways to support workers; Kentucky has taken a different approach to supporting providers statewide by investing state dollars. From free care at a Durham center to a Watauga County pilot, providers are experimenting with ways to support workers; Kentucky has taken a different approach to supporting providers statewide by investing state dollars.

  • Childcare benefits for workers

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]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT 1:13 full false Family Care Pay Has More Than One Gate Family Care Pay Has More Than One Gate https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-09-23 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-09-23 New York’s union filing and a North Dakota denial show that paid family care can depend on representation choices and eligibility assessments. New York’s union filing and a North Dakota denial show that paid family care can depend on representation choices and eligibility assessments. New York’s union filing and a North Dakota denial show that paid family care can depend on representation choices and eligibility assessments.

  • New York family caregivers face a consequential union vote
  • Parent-paid care can hinge on an extraordinary-care assessment

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]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT 2:30 full false January Launch Planned for Larimer County’s Kids Thrive Fund January Launch Planned for Larimer County’s Kids Thrive Fund https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-09-22 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-09-22 Larimer County plans January sliding-scale child-care aid from a voter-approved tax, expanding beyond a small United Way program. Its goal of 800 to 1,000 families still sits beside Colorado’s waitlist of more than 14,000 children. Larimer County plans January sliding-scale child-care aid from a voter-approved tax, expanding beyond a small United Way program. Its goal of 800 to 1,000 families still sits beside Colorado’s waitlist of more than 14,000 children. Larimer County plans January sliding-scale child-care aid from a voter-approved tax, expanding beyond a small United Way program. Its goal of 800 to 1,000 families still sits beside Colorado’s waitlist of more than 14,000 children.

  • Kids Thrive Fund Aims to Help 800 to 1,000 Families

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]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT 1:53 full false Grand County puts child-care wage support on a quarterly schedule Grand County puts child-care wage support on a quarterly schedule https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-09-21 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-09-21 Grand County’s pilot pays eligible educators quarterly, while the county continues to identify tuition assistance, new-student availability and infrastructure alongside wages. Grand County’s pilot pays eligible educators quarterly, while the county continues to identify tuition assistance, new-student availability and infrastructure alongside wages. Grand County’s pilot pays eligible educators quarterly, while the county continues to identify tuition assistance, new-student availability and infrastructure alongside wages.

  • Grand County sets quarterly stipends for child-care educators

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]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT 0:49 full false Pennsylvania Agreement-Based Care Rules Face Class Action Pennsylvania Agreement-Based Care Rules Face Class Action https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-09-20 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-09-20 A Pennsylvania court voided prior Medicaid rules, but a class action challenges new agreements that can limit paid relative care and out-of-state travel support. A Pennsylvania court voided prior Medicaid rules, but a class action challenges new agreements that can limit paid relative care and out-of-state travel support. A Pennsylvania court voided prior Medicaid rules, but a class action challenges new agreements that can limit paid relative care and out-of-state travel support.

  • Pennsylvania lawsuit targets paid family-care limits

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]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT 1:01 full false New Mexico Opioid Settlement Funds and California’s Medicaid Rate Increase New Mexico Opioid Settlement Funds and California’s Medicaid Rate Increase https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-09-18 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-09-18 New Mexico’s early opioid-fund spending failure and California’s planned pediatric nursing rate increase show that public care dollars still require agency or provider capacity before they can support families. New Mexico’s early opioid-fund spending failure and California’s planned pediatric nursing rate increase show that public care dollars still require agency or provider capacity before they can support families. New Mexico’s early opioid-fund spending failure and California’s planned pediatric nursing rate increase show that public care dollars still require agency or provider capacity before they can support families.

  • CYFD Did Not Spend Its $2 Million 2024 Appropriation
  • California Rate Increase Puts Staffing Test Ahead

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]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT 2:25 full false Arkansas CES Waitlist Framework and New MexiCare Pilot Funding Arkansas CES Waitlist Framework and New MexiCare Pilot Funding https://pulse.givecareapp.com/issue/2026-09-17 urn:givecare:pulse:2026-09-17 DHS will begin work to provide supportive living services to families on the CES waitlist. Funding for the New MexiCare pilot program is running low. DHS will begin work to provide supportive living services to families on the CES waitlist. Funding for the New MexiCare pilot program is running low. DHS will begin work to provide supportive living services to families on the CES waitlist. Funding for the New MexiCare pilot program is running low.

  • The Route From a Home-Care Framework to Household Support
  • A New Mexico Pilot Pays Caregivers With Funding Running Low

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