July News Roundup: A Historic Month for Child Care in Connecticut
- Izzi Greenberg
- Jul 29
- 2 min read
July was a month of celebration, reflection, and renewed purpose. Thanks to your advocacy, Connecticut passed a groundbreaking child care package—and now the nation is watching us lead.
With a $300 million endowment fund, our state is laying the foundation for the most comprehensive child care system in the country. These stories show how far we’ve come—and why we must stay engaged to ensure funding, equity, and access for every family.
Connecticut Takes the Lead
CT Becomes a National Model
“Connecticut is doing something no other state is…” WFSB reports on how new legislation will make child care free or discounted for thousands of families.
$300M Early Childhood Endowment Fund Established
This month, state leaders announced the full funding of a first-of-its-kind Early Childhood Endowment. The fund will support child care access for years to come, with national coverage noting that other states are looking to follow Connecticut’s lead.
Lamont: “Happiest Win” of the Session
Governor Lamont called this legislative package one of his proudest achievements. “This is what government is for,” he said.
What It Means for Families
Free or Reduced Child Care By 2027
News 12 breaks down what parents need to know about the rollout of universal pre-K and expanded subsidies.
Coverage from Across the State
From the Lakeville Journal to the New Haven Independent and New Britain Herald, local press celebrated this win for families, providers, and educators.
The Work Ahead
Funding Is Just the Beginning
The Century Foundation reminds us that we must stay focused on implementation, equity, and affordability to make this vision a reality.
Federal Legislation on the Horizon
Senator Patty Murray and Rep. Bobby Scott reintroduced the Child Care for Working Families Act—a bold plan to make care affordable nationwide. NBC CT spoke with Sen. Blumenthal about its potential impact on Connecticut families.
In the Headlines
The Guardian: Why isn’t there a bigger push for change when child care remains a “hellscape” for most families?
NYT Opinion: “Motherhood should come with a warning label.” A powerful look at the real cost of care.
CT News Junkie: State agencies reflect on early childhood progress—and what’s still needed.
Community Spotlight
Check out this TikTok from a Connecticut mom celebrating the new legislation—and reminding us why we fight.
What’s Next?
Child Care for CT is gearing up for the next phase: implementation. We’ll be watching closely to make sure this new system works for the families who need it most. Stay connected, stay loud, and stay proud.