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What it really costs to raise a child in 2026
A new report from LendingTree puts a number to what so many families have been feeling in real time.
State and local leaders discuss 'child-care crisis' in NC
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State and local leaders discuss 'child-care crisis' in NC
HHS pauses child care payments after alleged fraud in Minn.: Official
HHS says it's freezing child care payments to all states
What are the most popular baby names of 2025?
New Mexico is 1st state to offer universal child care
Day care worker accused of injuring 2 children in separate incidents
Parents warned to stop using infant swing due to suffocation risk
Moore Co. man who works at daycare faces sexual exploitation charges
Study: Americans are spending about 15% of total income on child care
NC lawmakers pass nearly $68M in funding for childcare centers
Eight arrested during childcare rally at General Assembly
Paris Hilton speaks at House committee hearing on child welfare
Child care workers rally once again for more funding in Raleigh
Child care centers across NC closed for day of action in Raleigh
Cary coworking space provides affordable childcare for working moms
NCDHHS returns control of child welfare services to Nash County
Durham child drop-in center forced to vacate site: 'Slap in the face'
Preschool forced to close, gives parents 2 days to find alternative
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