Apr 27, 2020 | Fact Sheet | Katherine Gallagher Robbins

Five Reasons Stabilizing Child Care During the Coronavirus Pandemic is Critically Important for Families and the Economy

Child care is an essential part of our economy, preparing children for the future and enabling parents and caregivers to work, all while employing a large workforce.

May 5, 2020 | Fact Sheet | Stephanie Schmit

Why We Need $50 billion in Pandemic Child Care Relief: A State-by-State Estimate

Apr 23, 2020 | Press Release | Child Care and Early Education

Analysis: At Least $9.6 Billion Needed Each Month to Preserve Child Care System Nationwide Through Pandemic

Feb 21, 2019 | Report/Brief | Stephanie Schmit

CCDBG: Helping Working Families Afford Child Care

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

August 11, 2020 | News Clip | Child Care and Early Education

2020: The School Year We Made Women Choose Between Work & Care

July 30, 2020 | News Clip | Child Care Subsidies

Pa.’s Fitzpatrick votes with Dems as House passes package to rescue child care industry

July 29, 2020 | News Clip | Child Care Subsidies

The House Just Passed A Massive Child Care Rescue

July 29, 2020 | Press Release | Child Care Subsidies

House Recognizes Dire Need for Child Care Funding with Passage of Two Historic Bills, CLASP Urges the Senate to Follow Suit.

July 28, 2020 | News Clip | Child Care Subsidies

The child-care industry is on the brink of collapse. Congress must rescue it.

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