Virginia is allocating over $200 million for expanding access to child care. Governor Ralph Northam announced the funding to the Child Care Subsidy Program is coming from the American Rescue Plan recently passed by Congress. Families who make up to 85% of the state median income can apply for assistance if they have a child under the age of five. Child care providers and educators can also apply for grants. Nearly 90% of Virginia’s child care center programs have reopened.