Henrico County is witnessing a surge of interest in a state program that makes child care more affordable for qualifying, low-income parents and caregivers who are working, seeking employment or going to school. A total of 1,765 Henrico families were served through the Child Care Subsidy Program in June, according to the Henrico Department of Social Services. That represents an increase of 161% from 2021. The uptick has been driven in part by more people returning to work and an overall easing of fears about COVID-19, according to Angela Howard, who supervises the Child Care Subsidy Program for Henrico Social...Article LinkSupport the show