| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 9, 2026, 6:02 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 9, 2026, 6:02 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-families-wait-for-answers-after-federal-child-care-funds-frozen/3874008/ |
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Every time Tatiana Bermeo's 2-year-old daughter, Emma, sees her teachers at her
Chicago child care center, a smile crosses her face. But Bermeo, who relies on
federal child care assistance, worries those days are numbered.
"If I have a full-time job, imagine for those who don't have a job or who do...