# Taiwanese local candidates propose childcare policies > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/taiwanese-local-candidates-propose-childcare-policies > Updated: 2026-09-27T03:26:28.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Political candidates in Taiwan are proposing various childcare and parenting support policies as part of their regional platforms. In Hsinchu County, Kuomintang magistrate candidate Hsu Hsin-ying introduced her ‘2030 Hsinchu Female Power’ platform. Her proposals include expanding nighttime and weekend childcare services, increasing capacity for specialized classes for two-year-olds, and launching a digital resource app for childcare matching and health records. Her plan also features a ‘Hsinchu Good Pregnancy 100,000 Gift Bag’ which includes subsidies for pre-pregnancy health checkups and psychological counseling sessions to address postpartum depression. In Taitung County, candidate Chen Ying hosted a family event to promote her parenting-focused platform. Her proposals involve expanding subsidies for postpartum care, such as meals and home-based services in rural areas, and aiming for ‘one public childcare center per township.’ She also emphasized the development of parent-friendly public spaces and parks. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-27: Chen Ying hosts family event in Taitung to promote parenting policies Taitung County Magistrate candidate Chen Ying hosted a family exploration event, proposing expanded postpartum subsidies and increased public childcare resources as part of her campaign platform. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chen-ying-hosts-family-event-in-taitung-to-promote-parenting-policies ### 2026-09-25: Hsu Hsin-ying unveils childcare and maternity policies for Hsinchu Kuomintang candidate Hsu Hsin-ying has proposed a series of childcare and maternity policies for Hsinchu County, including a 100,000 TWD pregnancy support package and expanded nighttime childcare services. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hsu-hsin-ying-unveils-childcare-and-maternity-policies-for-hsinchu --- Cite as: Taiwanese local candidates propose childcare policies. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/taiwanese-local-candidates-propose-childcare-policies