State admits that Rensselaer County did ask for child care funding

Correction on Child Care Funding Request

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services has admitted to an error regarding Rensselaer County's request for child care funding.

Initially, the state office informed NewsChannel 13 that Rensselaer County had not requested child care funding, which led to the county's decision to stop taking new applications for the Child Care Assistance Program funding program due to funding shortfalls.

However, Rensselaer County disputed this claim, providing evidence of their request, including an October 16th document.

The state Office of Children and Family Services sent a statement to NewsChannel 13, admitting to the error and correcting their previous claim.

The correction comes after 13Investigates followed up on the news that Rensselaer County would no longer be taking new applications for the program, effective November 1.

Author's summary: State admits error in child care funding request.

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