The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security say they are surging resources into Minnesota to investigate allegations of fraud there, including at child care centers, in the latest show of federal force in the state — home to the country’s largest Somali population.
Amidst newer allegations of fraud in Minnesota’s federally-funded child care program, many were raised at least eight years ago by investigators who reported them to the state legislature.
Minnesota officials are rushing to provide information to the Trump administration about child care providers and parents receiving federal funds. This follows allegations of widespread abuse. According to an email sent to recipients, Minnesota’s Department of Children, Youth and Families has until …
All 50 states will have to provide additional levels of verification and administrative data before they receive more funding from the Child Care and Development Fund, which is designed to make child care affordable for low-income families.
