Rutgers University Social Work Child Trends Discussion

I’m working on a social work discussion question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

https://www.childtrends.org/publications/states-use-of-the-child-care-and-development-block-grant-funding-increase (Links to an external site.)

1. Select 5-6 states from around the country and briefly summarize the similarities and differences between the states. What trends do you notice—these could be about challenges states are facing or how they are allocating additional funding or expanded child care slots, or the federal funding allocated, etc. or a combination of several of these elements?
2. Reflect on how these changes (or lack of changes) in states correspond to the “availability, quality, and affordability” challenges of the social problem. To what extent to do you agree with the states’ priorities?
3. Describe a concept, topic, or issue from the readings and/or topic that you are unclear on or would like more information about.