Gov. Youngkin signs bills to expand child care options

RICHMOND, Va. – On Thursday, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed 10 bipartisan bills, marking a pivotal milestone for Building Blocks for Virginia Families, an initiative designed to expand available child care options and empower working families across the Commonwealth by ensuring parents have the support they need to thrive in today’s workforce. This historic moment for Virginia families took place at Anthony Seeger Hall at James Madison University, home to the JMU Young Children’s Program, an early learning center that serves children ages two to five years.

“We are sending a clear signal that Virginia is committed to ensuring a quality education for our children, empowering working moms and dads, and embracing participation — the foundational building blocks for not just family, but also for opportunity,” said Youngkin. “With Building Blocks for Virginia Families, we are taking concrete steps to unleash opportunity across the Commonwealth, and make Virginia the very best place to live, work, and raise a family.”

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