Wisconsin Launches Direct Payment Program for Childcare Providers

Friday, July 25th, 2025 -- 11:00 AM

(Wisconsin Radio Network) Wisconsin launches a direct payment program for childcare providers.

According to the Wisconsin Radio Network, Governor Tony Evers says the Child Care Bridge Payments Program will direct $110 million in monthly payments to providers through June of next year and help cover gaps in funding following the end of the Child Care Counts Program this month.

The investment was made possible as part of more than $360 million the Democratic governor secured in the budget he negotiated with Republican lawmakers. Some Democratic lawmakers have said the amount of money secured by Evers in the budget isn’t enough.

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