Omicron is one more thing that's coming in and squeezing families.

Claire Zippel

While families were receiving those payments, the vast majority were putting them towards just basic expenses, and so to not have that cushion anymore, combined with prices going up, is certainly putting many families in a pinch.

There could be disruptions to their ability to continue to work, a lot of low-paid workers lack access to paid leave. If they have to stay home from work because their child care is closed, that's money out of their budget.