Aug 1, 2019 | Blog Post | Shiva Sethi

Child Care Funding to States Could Increase After Budget Deal

On August 1, 2019, the U.S. Senate passed a two-year budget bill, already approved by the House, for fiscal years 2020 and 2021. While this year’s bill did not include a specific funding commitment for child care, it paves the way to maintain and build on last year’s historic increase.

Apr 25, 2019 | Report/Brief | Rebecca Ullrich

Inequitable Access to Child Care Subsidies

Feb 21, 2019 | Report/Brief | Stephanie Schmit

CCDBG: Helping Working Families Afford Child Care

Feb 26, 2019 | Press Release | Child Care Subsidies

Comprehensive Child Care Bill Provides Needed Investment in Working Families

Child care assistance makes quality child care more affordable and helps low-income parents access the child care they need to go to work or school to support their families. CLASP develops and promotes child care assistance policies that expand access for low-income families, improve the quality of child care across settings, and strengthen the early childhood workforce. We work with advocates and policymakers nationally and in states to improve child care subsidy policies for children and families.

Featured Expert:

Hannah Matthews

Deputy Executive Director for Policy

Child Care Subsidies

New from CLASP

December 17, 2019 | News Clip | Child Care Subsidies

Appropriations Bill Brings a Holiday Gift for Federal Education Programs

December 12, 2019 | Blog Post | Child Care Subsidies

Latest Child Care Data Demonstrate the Need for New Investment

November 21, 2019 | News Clip | Child Care and Early Education

Finally, a debate question on child care: Here’s how candidates (& Twitter) responded

November 4, 2019 | News Clip | Child Care Subsidies

Tenn. could now have $1 billion in unspent funds for families, including $300M for child care

October 28, 2019 | News Clip | Child Care Subsidies

Advocates Worry Child Care Will Be Shortchanged in Appropriations

Implementing the Child Care and Development Block Grant

Congress reauthorized the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) in 2014. Some states seized the opportunity, reforming policies to better serve children. But momentum has stalled. Many states have requested waivers from some requirements, citing lack of resources. It's essential that both Congress and states invest new funding in CCDBG.

Implementing the Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorization: A Guide for States