Parents Left to Care for Kids Alone

A New York bill aimed at letting parents get paid to care for kids with serious medical needs fell short this year, leaving families scrambling. The Complex Care Assistant Bill, which passed the Senate, stalled in the Assembly over cost concerns — despite advocates arguing it’s a lifeline for families facing impossible choices between work and care. With a severe nursing shortage, many kids are stuck in institutions or families are forced into homelessness. Supporters say the program is modest and necessary — but without it, thousands of children remain separated from home and loved ones. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f8ca95ecb6fc5a18