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Minnesota agencies increase child care center visits following fraud scrutiny
A viral video published in December thrust Minnesota child care centers back into the spotlight as the state is facing allegations of widespread fraud in government programs. This comes after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it has frozen child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation.

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Controversy, debate intensifies regarding Washington state child care center fraud allegations
9 Minnesota child care centers discussed in viral video "operating as expected," state officials say
Trump admin says it's withholding social safety net money from 5 states over fraud concerns
President Donald Trump's administration said Tuesday that it is withholding funding for programs that support needy families with children in five Democratic-led states over concerns about fraud.

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Health Dept. to Freeze $10 Billion in Funding to 5 Democratic States
Trump freezes $10 billion child care, family assistance funds to 5 US states
Trump administration withholds child care funding for five Democratic states
Five states – California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York – are targeted.

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Trump Admin Says It's Cutting Welfare Funds To Blue States Over Alleged Minnesota Fraud
HHS escalates Minnesota fraud fight, prompting fear among day care providers
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Respite Care: How Can I Plan It Better?

Respite care is a special name for a short-term break for caregivers. When you look after someone who’s sick or disabled, it’s a 24-hour job. You need a break from time to time to look after your own needs. That’s where respite care can help.

What we know about a Minneapolis day care center that was highlighted in video about alleged fraud

Quality Learning Center – which became the focus of anger and ridicule after a viral video looking at Somali businesses in Minneapolis – has a history of code violations, but none that suggested fraud.
Center for American Progress

Quality 101: Identifying the Core Components of a High-Quality Early Childhood Program

There is a critical need to better understand the components of high-quality early childhood education programs to ensure policy solutions adequately support and promote access to quality for all families. A teacher reads a book to children at a day care ...
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