This was based on reports from 745 local councils. Communities which can show that their need of day care centers or nurseries grows directly out of the war may apply for assistance from Federal funds. Under the Lanham Act the Federal Works Agency may make contributions to communities for war public works and war public services under certain specified conditions. Kans. Many others are being recommended for approval. In approving projects of this type the Federal Works Agency acts upon certification of the Federal Security Agency.
Eligible applicants are public bodies, such as boards of education, or nonprofit private agencies.
Federal funds may be requested for the cost of service over and above the local contributions and parents will be required to pay fees defraying an equitable share of the cost, including the entire cost of food. In connection with new or old defense housing projects, Federal money is available through the Federal Public Housing Authority for the building of day care centers from the Federal Public Housing Authority. Other Wartime Problems Affecting Children Day care of children of working mothers is only one of several problems affecting children during this war period. It is a local problem, possible to survey and to meet. A great deal has been said about it, and a start has been made.