5 States to Lose $10 Billion in Childcare Funds Over Alleged Fraud

5 States to Lose $10 Billion in Childcare Funds Over Alleged Fraud

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Jack Bradley
Jan 7, 2026

The U.S. will freeze over $10 billion in childcare to 5 states over alleged fraud, per an HHS official.

California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York will all be impacted. It comes after allegations of fraud at Somali-run childcare centers in Minnesota.