Delaware

What Are the Budget Issues Facing Delaware?

In 2009, Delaware faces a $443 million budget gap representing 12.2% of the general fund. In 2010, Delaware is looking at an even greater $557 million shortfall, 15.3% of the general fund.

What the Federal Stimulus Proposal Will Mean for Children in Delaware

The economic stimulus recently passed by the United States Congress and signed into law by the Obama Administration will provide significant investment in the health, education, and safety of America’s children over the next two years. It also provides significant support to their parents and grandparents. Highlights include:

• $320,000,000 in relief for Delaware’s Medicaid costs. Medicaid provides health care coverage for low-income children and seniors.
• $110,300,000 in relief to the state of Delaware to prevent cuts to programs for school-aged children.
• $36,000,000 for the Title I academic achievement of the disadvantaged program.
• $34,500,000 services to children with disabilities in Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funding.
• $7,000,000 for other education programs in Delaware’s schools.
• $46,000,000 in food stamps for 81,000 Delaware men, women, and children.
• $2,900,000 in emergency shelter grants for 600 households.
• 31,000 Delaware children will benefit from the child tax credit provisions of the legislation.
• $4,545,736 in Emergency Child Care and Development Block Grant funds to provide child care to 1,380 Delaware children.
• An increase in unemployment benefits to 53,719 Delaware families.
• $2,800,000 in additional child support enforcement matching funds.
• $2,900,000 in youth training employment services.

How Have Delaware’s Senators Have Voted on Important Children’s Legislation in 2009?
Edward Kaufman (D)

Tom Carper (D)

Sources: State Budget Information, Stimulus Information