Child Care Providers Are Organizing, Demanding More, and Winning

Stephanie Schmit was quoted: “I’m nervous about what’s going to happen in a year or two years when those resources give out if we don’t get additional federal investment."

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

May 24, 2022 | News Clip | Child Care and Early Education

Child Care Providers Are Organizing, Demanding More, and Winning

May 23, 2022 | News Clip | Child Care and Early Education

Democrats Propose Historic Child Care Investment Through Reconciliation

May 23, 2022 | News Clip | Child Care and Early Education

Senators introduce revised child care and early learning proposal

May 19, 2022 | News Clip | Child Care and Early Education

They Never Got To WFH

May 16, 2022 | Press Release | Child Care and Early Education

Senate Child Care Proposal Could Reach 1 Million+ More Children

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