Mothers tell governor they’d be unemployed, homeless without childcare vouchers

Gov. Mike Braun is pushing for more state childcare funding in the next two-year budget, emphasizing its importance for the economy.

By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: July 22, 2026

Words: 686

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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Mothers told Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on Tuesday that they would be unable to work — risking homelessness — without childcare vouchers for their young kids.

“I wouldn’t be able to work without it,” said Jasmine Williams, whose children attend Shepherd Community Center’s Minnie Hartmann Neighborhood Childcare facility in Indianapolis.

“I feel like it has helped my kids have stability, and they have learned a lot, from crawling to graduating pre-K,” Williams told Braun. “… …

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