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1. gianca+k8[view] [source] 2025-09-09 15:03:17
>>toomuc+(OP)
> New Mexico has expanded access to no-cost child care to families with incomes at or below 400% of the federal poverty level, reducing financial strain on tens of thousands of families.

This is confusing me, is this the same as "at or below the federal poverty level" or is there something I'm missing with that 400%? Do you have to be 400% below the federal poverty level to qualify?

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2. lucoza+U9[view] [source] 2025-09-09 15:08:29
>>gianca+k8
It means that the current system provides free child care if your household income is less that 4x the federal poverty level. The new scheme doesn't restrict by income.
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