Relating to mitigating the abrupt loss of child care assistance resulting from modest increases in family income

Summary

The bill directs the West Virginia Department of Human Services to create policies that slowly reduce child‑care assistance as family income rises, rather than ending benefits abruptly. It aims to help low‑income families stay in stable child‑care while encouraging work and wage growth. The department must have these policies in place by Jan. 1 2027 and report annually to the legislature.

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