Apr 25, 2019 | Report/Brief | Rebecca Ullrich

Inequitable Access to Child Care Subsidies

It’s widely known that federal child care funding is insufficient to serve every child who may be eligible for assistance. However, new CLASP analysis reveals that access varies significantly by race, ethnicity, and state.

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

Mar 14, 2019 | Blog Post | Stephanie Schmit

A One-time Child Care “Investment” Won’t Support 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.

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Hannah Matthews

Deputy Executive Director for Policy

Child Care Subsidies

New from CLASP

March 26, 2020 | Press Release | Federal Spending Priorities

Coronavirus Bill Offers Relief to People with Low Incomes. Next Bill Must Do More, Include Immigrants.

March 24, 2020 | Blog Post | Child Care and Early Education

The Senate must make significant investments to address child care needs during the Coronavirus crisis

March 23, 2020 | Blog Post | Federal Spending Priorities

Federal Response to Coronavirus Public Health and Economic Crisis Must Prioritize People with Low Incomes

March 18, 2020 | News Clip | Child Care and Early Education

Education wins big with legislative measures, funding

March 10, 2020 | Press Release | Children, Youth & Families

Report Shows Gaps in New Mexico's Early Childhood Agenda

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